Kim Possible

R - Factor

There comes a time

When darkness falls

And all hope seems lost

That the lives of so many

Rest in the hands of three

Chapter 1 : Reflections

A beautiful young woman, seventeen, ginger red hair, sparkling emerald green eyes and a shapely athletic figure with curves in all the right places sat alone in her room looking through a photo album. Kim Possible was quite well known through out the world as the girl who could do anything, but only a few people knew that part of the reason she was able to do anything was because of her partner and best friend Ron Stoppable. Kim is a master of sixteen styles of martial arts and is an accomplished gymnast. She is considered to be one of the best fighters world wide but she only uses her talents to help those in need. In school she is the captain of the cheerleading squad and has moderate popularity...not that she really cares.

Kim's thoughts turned to her best friend Ron Stoppable and how much he had changed over the coarse of their junior year. It started slowly at first. She noticed that his body had begun changing and he was becoming less clumsy. After some snooping she discovered he was lifting weights, doing aerobics and taking Karate lessons at the Middleton gym. She was nervous at first because usually whenever Ron made a change his ego got over inflated, but she soon let it pass since his personality didn't change except for a bit more confidence in himself. Then after a talk with some job counselors Ron began making better grades and taking his studies more seriously. Still his personality remained mostly the same just a bit more serious at times when it was needed.

Kim remembered that the whole change first started shortly after the "Moodulator" incident. Those strange little micro-chips caused a whole world of trouble and brought out feelings neither Ron nor Kim knew they had. A short time after that Ron started to become more mature and his child-like attitude slowly vanished with the exception of his sense of humor which thankfully remained. Ron then became more calm and level headed which also resulted in him becoming very perceptive of his surroundings, he even became a much more active during missions. His common sense level shot up and Kim found herself having to explain less and less about things to her best friend. Since he had been building his body into shape and taking Martial arts classes he had become a formidable fighter, although Kim had no idea that he had already had some training in another far more powerful and ancient form of Martial arts.

As a result of Ron's changes for the better Kim found herself attracted to him more than she had been before the Moodulator incident. She had always wondered what it would be like to date Ron but now she found herself thinking about it more often than not. Ron despite the faults he used to have was always a very kind, gentle, chivalrous and giving person. He always had a positive attitude and tried to look on the bright side of things even when his life was in mortal danger. Ron had a gift in being able to see good in anyone even their enemies and tried to help as many people as he could. Ron did have his dark side though...his temper, which was explosive if pushed to far. If some one were to get on Ron's bad side now Kim knew she would have to feel sorry for them, she had found that an enraged or determined Ron was the most powerful weapon in Team Possible as Ron Stoppable, when pushed to far became Unstoppable. She found this out just three weeks before the end of her junior year, that was the fateful night that Ron's other best friend Rufus...was killed...that night Kim saw a side of Ron that she hoped never to see again.

Flashback

Ron grunted as another of the many new and improved Syntho-drones that Drakken had unleashed upon them punched him in the side. Despite all the training he had done in the past year he was still finding it very difficult to put the drones down quickly. It didn't help that every drone that he or Kim took out Drakken would send two more to replace it. At the moment Ron was handling the drones by himself while Kim fought Shego.

Ron ducked under another punch and did a foot sweep knocking the drone he was fighting down. The training Master Sensei gave him while he was in Yamanochi was also coming in very useful but Ron could feel the Mystical Monkey power in him reacting to the fight, it was pulsing through him just begging to get out but something was holding it back.

A drone dashed up behind Ron and bashed him in the back of the head with it's fist. Ron flew several feet into a pile of wooden boxes, smashing them with the impact. Rufus scurried out of his pocket and chattered angrily, shaking his little paw at the enormous drone. Kim had knocked Shego away and was running over to check on Ron, as she was doing this Rufus scurried over to the drone that hit Ron, teeth bared ready to bite. But just before Rufus was able to bite the drone it reached down and grabbed the little rodent. Kim and Ron's eyes went wide as the drone clutched Rufus tightly in both hands and twisted savagely, blood spurted out from between the drones hands as the sound of small bones being snapped was heard clearly. The drone then dropped Rufus's body to the floor bloody, mangled and lifeless.

Kim put her hand over her mouth as tears threatened to spill from her emerald eyes. She never saw the flash of blue-white light that shot from Rufus's body and hit Ron whom was staring downcast at the floor, a small puddle of tears lay in front of him.

Rufus's own Mystical Monkey power shot into Ron's body and joined with his. Ron wept openly for the loss of his friend as saddness and greif wracked his senses. Then the power that he had felt stirring within him began pulsing stronger. Saddness and greif melted into anger and rage as the sleeping power awakened, the energy flowing through his body was making him light headed but his swirling emotions were pounding through his mind like a raging storm. Thump thump. Ron could almost hear his heart beating in sync with the power pulsing through him. Thump thump.

Kim regained some of her composure and tried to go to Ron to help him but Shego and two drones jumped her. She managed to knock away two drones. Thump thump. Another drone attacked. Thump thump. Ron looked up and saw Kim fighting. Thump Thump. His view then turned to Rufus's lifeless form. Thump Thump! Kim knocked away another drone and disabled it but Shego closed in from behind. THUMP Thump! Kim whirled around but as she did so Shego's glowing clawed hand sliced through her flesh on her left shoulder. THUMP THUMP! Kim screamed in pain as she felt her flesh get both cut and burned at the same time, blood was flowing down her arm like water from a tap. THUMP THUMP! Shego saw her chance to finish the job once and for all and slowly sauntered towards Kim's injured form THUMP THUMP! THUMP THUMP! THUMP THUMP!

Ron could take no more, he would loose no more of the people he loves. Ron let out a roar of rage, anguish and greif as the power within him flared to life, the final lock had been released, Ron's true power had finally awakened. Ron's eyes snaped open but rather than brown they were ice blue and glowing with power.

In a flash Ron leapt up from the floor and was moving with speed no normal human possessed. Both Kim and Shego saw Ron bolt up from his spot and Shego was so shocked that her advance on Kim had been halted as she saw the buffoon sidekick tear through Syntho-drones like tissue paper. Shego blanched as Ron savagely ripped the head off of one of the drones causing syntho-goo to spatter all over the place. Ron then shocked Drakken, Shego and Kim all at once as he picked up and hurled a drone at the wall, it spattered into a mass of goop upon impact. The reason why they were so shocked was the fact that the drones easily weighed close to five hundred pounds or more. As more and more drones appeared Ron continued to literately tear them apart, now Drakken was becoming afraid. He was quickly running out of drones and Stoppable didn't seem to even tire, with that in mind he began to prepare his hovercraft for take off.

As the last drone fell, turning into a pile of syntho-waste Ron turned on Shego. His face stoic, his breathing normal and his eyes a cold ice-blue color. Shego was not about to be intimidated and flashed a predatory grin at Ron before pointing he glowing hand at Kim's injured body. Kim had been so stunned watching Ron fight the drones that she forgot about Shego, a mistake she was now paying for. Only inches away from her face was Shego's glowing clawed hand, she was trapped and she knew it. The green glow on Shego's hands got brighter, she was going to fire her plasma beam at her and Kim knew at this distance she could not dodge it.

"One more step Blondie and I ice your little princess here." Shego taunted.

Ron's glowing blue eyes narrowed and flashed. "I don't think so." He snarled in a tone that didn't belong to him. "As long as I'm alive...no one will ever hurt KP."

Ron's body then blurred slightly and before Shego could even think about reacting Ron's fist impacted with her jaw, three teeth and a spatter of blood shot from the raven haired woman's mouth before she hit the ground harshly several feet away. Shego now enraged jumped back up to her feet and lunged at Ron. Ron dropped and thrust his leg out and caught Shego across the gut stopping her cold. Ron then shot back up straight with an uppercut followed by a roundhouse kick, Shego flew backwards and hit the wall with a resounding crunch and slumped to the floor unconscious.

The sound of footsteps running and an engine firing up caught Ron's attention as Drakken ran towards his hovercraft to make his escape. Ron shot off with blinding speed and nailed Drakken in the back with his foot. Kim got up and ran after him. Ron looked down at the shaken and sniveling form of Dr. Drakken, he bent down a grabbed the mad doctor by the throat and lifted him eye level, ignoring the strangled gurgling noises coming from Drakken.

Kim stopped a few feet away from Ron barely able to believe what she was seeing, pain, greif and rage were etched across Ron's features as he choked Drakken whom in turn was flailing about trying to get out of Ron's vice-like grip. Kim covered her mouth to muffle a sob as a single tear fell from Ron's blazing eyes, she didn't even bother to try and stop her own tears at this point as various emotions wracked through her.

"Because of your damn drones my little buddy is dead...DEAD DAMNIT!" Ron roared as Drakken cowered in fear while trying to breath. "I only have a few friends you son of a bitch and you are constantly trying to take them from me. No more...NO FUCKING MORE! I should kill you on the fucking spot and do the world a favor!" Ron shouted as his hand clenched around Drakken's throat tighter.

Kim realized that the situation was reaching a beyond critical level, she had to stop Ron from doing something he would later regret. She walked up to him and place a comforting hand on his shoulder, she could feel his muscles stiffen at the contact. "Don't do it Ron...Rufus wouldn't have wanted you to become a killer, Please Ron...I don't want you to become a murderer...I don't want to lose you." Kim sobbed out through her tears.

Ron relaxed slightly and turned his head to look at Kim. Icy blue eyes met emerald ones, he could see the fear and greif along with something he couldn't make out flashing across her eyes. Ron let go of Drakken's neck and the blue skinned man fell to the floor and passed out from lack of air. "I'm sorry...K...P..." Ron muttered weakly as his eyes returned to their normal chocolate color, then all he knew was darkness.

End Flashback

That was a day that Kim would never forget, she had always known that Ron had Mystical Monkey power but that was the first time she had ever seen it unleashed in such force. She had been terrified when he passed out but relieved to find that he was sleeping due to exhaustion. Still to this day though she could barely believe at how powerful a fighter Ron was nor could she believe that he could be pushed to the point of nearly killing some one. Drakken hadn't been the same since the fight, he escaped with a still injured Shego and the two of them vanished without a trace. It was said by Dr. Director that you could just simply mention Ron's name around Drakken and he would lose all color in his face fall into the fetal position and begin sucking his thumb while jabbering out complete gibberish. Shego didn't show it but she too was afraid of Ron as she would flinch at his name or if some one sounded like him.

Kim remembered how quiet Ron became after Rufus's death, he even stopped going to Bueno Nacho. Ron also gave up the position as the Middleton Mad Dog . All he did in school was his assignments, he never even spoke unless spoken to. Kim spent as much time as she could with him but the only things he would do was work on two of his three hobbies building vehicles and martial arts training. Kim wasn't to suprised when Ron had taken an intrest in vehicles since he worked well with his hands and had proven to have a talent for building and repairing motor vehicles. She was suprised though when she found out he was using money that he had invested from his Naco royalties to buy all his vehicles and parts. What amazed her the most was that Ron had enough money invested and put away for his family to live off of for several generations.

Then just one week before school was let out for the summer Ron was offered a summer scholarship to the school he had visited during the exchange program. Ron took up the offer without hesitation and left two days later. Kim let out a sigh, Ron had been gone for a little over three months and he wasn't due to return until the night just before the first day of the new term. That time had left Kim with a lot to think about especially since there hadn't been any missions for two months now. Her main thoughts had been about Ron and their relationship as well as all the pros and cons of taking said relationship to the next level. The one good note to Kim was the fact that there were far more pros then there were cons, but the main problem that remained was did he feel the same way? Kim sighed once more and put her photo album on her night stand, it was late and she was very tiered she could think more about this tomorrow.

Deep in the mountains of Japan lay a secret hidden school that teaches one of the most ancient and most powerful forms of martial arts...Tai Sheng Pek Kwar. The school was known only as Yamanochi by only those that were gifted enough to attend. The school also served as a resting place for the sacred Lotus blade, a ancient mystical sword of great power but only in the hands of a true master. The students and sensei of the school would gaurd the sword until the next chosen one would appear to claim his or her birthright. At this time Yamanochi was host once again to a chosen one for the first time in generations but unlike the others this chosen one was not only a prophesized savior but the strongest master of mystical monkey power and Tai Sheng Pek Kwar ever to have been recorded in history.

Ron Stoppable stood quietly upon the roof tops of Yamanochi watching the setting sun off in the distance. He had completed his training and was due to return home tomorrow. His training had made some very noticeable changes to his physical appearance as he had gone from a light toned build to a medium toned and well defined muscular build, he was now at the perfect build for his height and weight. The other thing that had changed drastically was the fact that he had mastered and gained complete control over his power and he could now best Master Sensei in a bout as well as any of the other students within the school. He was very proud of himself having accomplished a feet that few had ever done through out history.

The loss of Rufus still weighed heavily on his heart but he had learned to move on and thanks to Master Sensei he had learned to control his emotions and find his inner peace. He knew of the prophecy that foretold of a battle that he and the "Bringer of Darkness" would wage for the fate of the world as well as a few of the prices that came with his now unlocked powers. But these things didn't bother Ron and he would face his destiny with honor and courage when ever the time came to do so, but until then he was determined to keep his best friend Kim Possible safe and help her as much as he could...no one would ever harm her if he could help it.

The thought of Kim brought a wistful smile to his face, he missed her deeply. She had been his friend ever since they were in pre-K but there was something else there as well, something stronger than friendship...a bond. It had been there for many years now and seemed to grow stronger with each passing day almost as if their souls were linked to each other. Truth be told Ron would not have the slightest problem with that after all what could be better than having the woman your secretly in love with turn out to be your soul mate. Someday Ron would reveal his feelings to her but not until the time was right and he was sure she felt the same way, better to be safe than sorry. He remembered how kind she was to him after Rufus was murdered and when he returned home he would see that he returned that kindness to her, she had always treated him like he was special and it was about time he did the same for her.

Ron was broken from his thoughts as he heard the familiar clonks of Master Sensei's wooden clogs walking up behind him. Ron turned and gave a bow of respect towards his sensei and smiled at the elderly man. "What brings you all the way up here on this fine night Master?" He asked politely.

Master Sensei smiled with pride at his most prized student. When Ron had come to Yamanochi he had a deeply troubled heart but during his training and time there the elderly man had watched Ron grow from a troubled young teen to a honorable and noble warrior that exceeded even his greatest expectations. Master Sensei returned the bow. "I have just come up to see how you are doing this evening Stoppable-san and perhaps talk." The older man said kindly

"I'm doing just fine Master, what do you wish to talk about?" Ron asked.

"The future...You do realize the full meaning of the prophecy do you not?" Sensei said.

Ron nodded. "Yes I know that I'm destined to face an evil force with god-like power. But do not worry Master, thanks to you and everyone else here I've finally gained control and mastery of my own powers. I do not fear what will come, I will face it and defeat it and protect those I care for, I swear on my honor." Ron said with confidence.

"That is quite good Stoppable-san but I was referring to the other part of the prophecy and the price you must pay for having the powers that you do." Sensei said with a slight hint of humor in his voice as Ron blanched slightly and flushed.

"I...err...I'll worry about that part when the time comes." Ron said.

Master Sensei sighed. "Stoppable-san you must remember that once you return to Middleton she who completes your soul must be found. We have no clues as to whom she might be but she must be protected at all costs for without her your soul could fall into darkness." Master Sensei said.

Ron nodded, but in truth there was only one girl he wanted to be his soul mate though he knew it was an impossible wish. "I know Master but why dose my power have to attract females like it dose?" Ron asked.

"Since the beginning of time males no matter the race, culture or breed have always competed for dominance and the right to continue their lineage to another generation. The Mystical Monkey power was once known as the "Power of Light" and those whom were chosen to wield it against the "Power of Darkness" needed to be able to reproduce suitable heirs so that the power could be sustained and copied into the next generation. Sensing this need the power would let off a type of signal to worthy females around the Chosen one so that a "Soul mate" or in some rare cases "Soul mates" could be found. For only soul mates could bare the heir to the father's power. As a gift from the male his female mate will gain some of his power and a mental connection so they can communicate through telepathy. Only twice in history did the Chosen one ever have more than one soul mate."

Sensei continued. "Alas the line of the Chosen was broken when the founder of Yamanochi passed away. Though he did have children he was never able to find a soul mate and thus the power was not passed onto another generation but locked away into four statues. You know the rest from there. As the chosen one you have become the protector of our world and the new master of the ancient power. So to restart where it left off the power within you will seek out your soul mate and draw her to you as well as other potential females until a soul bond has been created. Stoppable-san I believe that you already know and feel a bond with your soul mate. All you must do is conquer your fear and tell her what you feel in your heart, remember any thing is Possible." Master Sensei said.

Ron didn't catch the complete meaning of the last part of Master Sensei's story but nodded anyways. "I will try Master...I will try." He answered. "I wish it were so simple though. The only person I've ever held anything close to that type of bond with is KP. She's the greatest friend any one could ask for and I do love her...have for a couple of years now. But there is no way in hell that she would ever feel the same about me, why would she when she has guys like Josh Mankey to keep her occupied. I could never be so lucky as to have some one like her love me. Oh well...I can still dream about it can't I." Ron thought a bit sourly.

Master Sensei sighed sadly as he felt Ron's thoughts cross through his mind. The boy had suffered from people hating him and treating him badly all his life. So much to the extent that it made him believe that no one could ever truly accept him even though he had changed immensely from what he used to be. He noticed that when it came to females a little bit of Ron's older personality would show back up, Ron while no longer clueless was still extremely shy and nervous around any girl even the ones that helped train him. Though Master Sensei never thought ill of anyone he was still angered at the fact that all young Ron had been put through for most of his life as an outcast. He would never understand how people could treat some one as kind, honorable and noble as Ron Stoppable as if he were dirt beneath their feet. It was a shame. The events that took the life of his companion Rufus hadn't helped much either. The whole event had left Ron a bit cold and Ron almost always kept his emotions hidden behind a stoic facade that few could see through. When he didn't use the facade he simply acted as if nothing was wrong or diffrent. Yet it never changed whom he really was on the inside and now that Ron had all the skills and power he needed to properly protect those he cared for as well as the world when the time came.

Master Sensei thought to a couple of days ago when Ron had unleashed his full true power, it was spectacular to say the least. Sensei truly pitied any one whom was foolish enough to evoke Ron's wraith or hurt some one he cared for, they would most likely not live to regret their actions. It was a relief though to know that Ron would never kill unless his hand was forced. His mind wondered back to his students soul mate, he knew without a doubt that his soul mate was Kim Possible but as such he could not tell him. There were many things in life that one must discover on their own as it teaches them the lessons they need to learn and enriches their soul.

Sensei got up and looked at Ron. "Perhaps we should go get some rest Stoppable-san. You have a long journey to the airport tomorrow and you will need your rest. I shall have the Lotus blade ready for you before you leave tomorrow, good night Stoppable-san." Sensei said before vanishing into the night.

Ron stood and gazed out to where the sun had set once more as a wistful smile graced his features. In a little over twenty-four hours he would be back home again and he would be able to see his best friend again. Ron let out another sigh though this one filled with a bit of saddness. He desperately wanted to tell Kim how he feels about her but he was terrified that it could ruin their friendship. Some day he would tell her but until then he would protect her and keep her happy even if it was at the cost of his own happiness. Ron then jumped off the roof top and vanished into the night sky in a small flash of bluish-white light.

Disclaimer : I do not own Kim Possible

Authors : DragonMaster & Doug4422