Kim Possible

R - Factor

Chapter 2 : Ron's return

Kim walked down the stairs from her attic bedroom and made her way down the second set of stairs to the living room, she then made a beeline for the kitchen to get some breakfast. She was not surprised to see that her mother already had some breakfast ready for her. She was dressed in a nice baby blue T-shirt and a pair of faded blue cargo pants. Kim sat down and began eating her breakfast while her mind wondered to her best friend and how good it was going to be to see him again after nearly four months of being apart. Kim let a small smile cross her lips as she thought about Ron.

Mrs. Possible noticed her daughter and smiled to herself. She and Kim had quite a few talks about Ron through out the summer and she could tell that Kim had feelings for him, though she had a hard time admitting to it. To be honest nothing would thrill Mrs. Possible more than if Ron and her daughter began dating, she had always approved of Ron and thought of him as one of her own...so did Mr. Possible though he tried to deny it.

"So Kimmie are you looking forward to your last year of High school?" Mrs. Possible asked.

"Yeah." Kim sighed. "But I'm a bit worried about Ron."

Mrs. Possible glanced questioningly at her daughter whom was scooting her eggs around on her plate. "Why's that dear?"

"Because he's changed so much over the past year, but in spite of that he has only made a few friends and for some reason a lot more enemies at school. I swear it's like most of the jocks and bullies are jealous of him or something. Then there was Rufus's death...he was so quiet and withdrawn afterwards. I hope those jerks at school don't give him a hard time this year, he doesn't deserve it." Kim said.

"Kimmie you know as well as I do that Ron can take care of himself and ever since he began martial arts training and his self improvements he has been able to handle situations much better. I of coarse do not approve of violence but perhaps the best thing Ron could do is knock one of those bullies lights out. In the long run it would probably stop them from giving him any more crap." Mrs. Possible said.

Kim nodded and went on with her meal. She knew that if Ron made an example of one of the bullies that constantly gave him shit that it would probably stop further problems. She worried about it a little bit though as Ron over the past year had proven to be just as good if not better than her at fighting. That incident with Drakken four months ago had proven that he was far more skilled than she had first thought and his Mystical Monkey power only made him stronger.

"So what do you think Ron will be driving this time?" Mrs. Possible asked curiously. She knew full well about Ron's hobby of collecting and fixing broken down vehicles and restoring them. The biggest shock came at the fact that he was as good with vehicles as he was cooking in a kitchen, Ron even did all the work on the Possible family vehicles free of charge so they wouldn't have to go to a garage. Ron had even gone so far as to have a sizeable work shop put out in his back yard and a garage to store his vehicles.

"I'm not sure mom, he'll probably either drive his Hemi-Cuda or his Harley since those are his favorites. I still think he works a little to much on vehicles but he seems to enjoy it." Kim paused for a moment. "I never would have pegged Ron as a person who would drive a motorcycle though. It's kinda weird seeing him in biker gear but he pulls the look off pretty good." A slight smile crossed her lips and Mrs. Possible got a knowing smirk.

Kim looked at her watch. "Well mom I better be heading off to school, I don't want to be late on my first day." She said and grabbed her backpack.

Mrs. Possible watched her daughter dash out the door with a small smile on her face. She could tell that Kim's feelings for Ron were getting stronger every day and that pleased her to no end. Ron had changed quite a bit from the boy he used to be but unlike all those other times he had managed to keep his kind and gentle personality. She knew he had also gained a bit of a temper but he seemed to be able to keep it mostly under control. Besides the only things that had really changed with Ron were his few faults, simply put he just matured and found some direction in his life.

The area surrounding Middleton high school was as always heavily crowded with returning and new students. Every clique was there ranging from poplar's, goth's, bullies, jocks, geeks, farmers, punks and many others. Only one person really stood out at this school, he didn't really belong to any group...his name, Ron Stoppable. He was considered a kind of wild card as he had made friends in almost every group but his best friend Kim Possible was considered in the poplar's.

Kim was standing near the front doors to the school chatting with her other really good friend Monique. Ron hadn't shown yet and she was starting to get worried. Then as if to answer her silent pleads to see her best friend again the thunderous roar of an engine blasted through the area. Kim darted her head towards the noise to see if it was Ron. What she saw surprised her.

Ron cursed his luck, the first day of the new term and he was already running late...damn jet lag. So in a split second he decided to take a short cut...though he knew Kim would probably chew him out for what he was about to do. He punched the gas and tore off towards the school at breakneck speed. As he got close to the parking area he saw a large group of students in his path and a few cars trying for a parking spot. He glanced over and saw a skateboard-jumping ramp, if he could hit it just right he could make it on time.

Kim looked at Ron's rapidly approaching bike and then the crowd and then the ramp. "No...he wouldn't...would he? Oh shit! He is!" Kim exclaimed.

Ron lined up his bike and hit the nitrous he had installed on it. The bike roared and Ron jetted forward up the ramp. "YEE HAA! BOO-YAH!" He whooped as his motorcycle sailed over the group blocking his path. He touched down perfectly and then skidded into a parking spot without so much as a single mistake.

"Man! What a rush!" Ron said with a chuckle.

Two of Ron's newer friends walked up with shit eating grins on their faces, Josh Mankey and Brick Flagg. They had started hanging out last year when Ron faced off against Monkey Fist at the home coming game. Kim had been stuck at home with a nasty case of the flu so Ron was the only one who could stop him. When the entire school and most of the Lowerton football team watched Ron hand Monkey Fist his ass on a platter his reputation took a distinct change. He gained the respect of quite a few, gained a crap load more enemies among the schools bullies and gained a few friends.

"Nice jump Ron-man what are you going to do for an encore?" Josh laughed.

"Yeah that was a killer stunt!" Brick added with a chuckle.

Ron laughed and removed his helmet; his long golden locks fell behind him in a well kempt ponytail. "Sup guys? I was just running a bit late so I decided to make up a little time. Though I have to admit that was fun as hell!" Ron said stowing his helmet in his large backpack. Ron got off his bike and removed his leather jacket, which caused Josh, Brick and several females around them to gawk.

"Damn! Ron what the hell did you do in Japan? You buffed up quite nicely." Brick commented.

Ron shrugged. "Same old, same old. I just took a couple martial arts courses while I was there and did some weight training. I wanted to get into better shape so I could do better on missions." Ron said honestly.

"RON!" A female voice shrieked and Ron grimaced.

"Uh-oh. Looks like Kim saw that little stunt of yours." Josh said with a smirk.

"Yeah and you know how she gets when you do your stunt driving." Brick laughed and shared a knowing look with Josh.

Ron nervously turned around to say something to Josh but was bowled over by a flash of red hair. Josh and Brick shook their heads and tried desperately not to laugh their asses off at the sight. Ron was on the ground beet red and a bit confused while Kim clung to him like he was a stuffed animal. Ron for his part was having a hell of a time clearing the sudden fog that had invaded his head as he felt Kim's...err...womanly assets pressing into his chest. Martial arts mastery or not women could still muffle his thoughts a bit, especially Kim Possible.

"Ron! Why did you do that! You could have been hurt!" Kim exclaimed.

"Uh...KP, need air!" Ron said still a bit red faced. Brick and Josh stifled a laugh behind them.

Kim flushed and got off of Ron and stood up. Ron flipped himself up to his feet and gave Kim his usual goofy smirk. "Nice to see you too KP."

Kim then noticed his physical changes. He had grown his hair out longer and his build was larger and looked more toned than it did four months ago. "Hey Ron, what's with the long hair?" She asked trying to move her attention from his muscular chest.

"Just thought I'd try to grow my hair out longer, I kind of like it." Ron replied with a smile.

Kim smiled as well. He was still Ron, no over inflated ego and he seemed to be in much better spirits than he was when he left for Japan. "So how was your trip, tell all." Kim said.

"Well not much happened really. I did some more cultural studies, started some weight training to get myself in better shape and took some more martial arts lessons. I almost chucked though when I accidentally ate some of that damn raw fish...that stuff is so nasty." Ron answered with a chuckle and Kim giggled.

"Sorry about the stunt driving KP but I didn't want to be late." Ron apologized.

"No big." Kim said. "I still have a bit of difficulty getting used to the fact that your so good at it. Just don't do it to much...accidents happen and I don't want you to get hurt." Kim said with her trademark puppy dog pout.

Ron groaned; that damn pout always made him do what ever she wanted. He could swear that she took pleasure in that little fact as well. "Alright I give. No more stunt driving unless it's necessary." Ron grumbled, leave it up to Kim to take away his fun.

Kim smiled and gave him a big hug. "It's great to have you back Ron, I missed you." She said softly.

"I missed you too KP." Ron said giving her a quick squeeze.

Kim broke the hug sooner than she would have liked but she didn't want to make anymore of a scene than she already had. She turned to look at her former crush and the captain of the football team whom looked like they were trying not to laugh for some reason. "I don't suppose I could expect you two to keep Evil Kenevil here out of trouble could I?" She asked with an arched brow.

Both young men put their hands up in front of them. "Hey now, Ron can take care of himself. I'm not about to tell him what he can and can't do." Josh said remembering how trashed Monkey Fist looked about a year ago. He still couldn't understand why Ron never let some of the schools bullies have it though.

"Besides that's your job Kim." Brick chuckled.

Kim flushed and Ron laughed albeit nervously, there was a lot of truth in that statement. Ron cleared his throat. "C'mon guys we better get to class before Barkin's veins on his forehead burst." Ron joked, Kim giggled and Josh and Brick chuckled.

As they neared the doors Monique met up with them. They started their way down D-hall and like clock work the usual bullies and thugs started coming out of the woodwork. Kim noticed Ron tense up and shared a worried look with Monique. Josh and Brick just scowled at the jerks. A few feet away they saw Felix getting a hard time from a thug named Paul and his goons Jack and Mike. Ron, Josh and Brick scowled at the sight along with Monique and Kim. Ron having enough walked over to them before Kim and the others could stop him.

"Hey! Don't you assholes got something better to do than pick on my buddy here?" Ron asked with a slight growl.

"Shut up Stoppable! Just what the hell are you going to do about it?" Paul snapped while his goons laughed.

"Nothing if you walk away now and never bother him again, if not then I'll teach you idiots some friggin manners." Ron said with his arms crossed.

"Fuck off Stoppable!" Paul barked and thrust his beefy fist at Ron.

Ron's hand shot out and caught Paul's with ease. "Manners it is then." Ron said calmly.

Paul growled again as he and his goons each pulled out switchblades. Ron arched an eyebrow. "You know those are illegal don't you?" He questioned.

Kim, Brick and Josh were just about to lend Ron a hand but Ron ordered them to stay back, they were a bit shocked since he hadn't turned around. Paul slashed at Ron but he dodged, grabbed the knife-wielding arm and twisted. Paul dropped his blade and was then rendered unconscious when the back of Ron's fist connected with the back of his head. Mike didn't fare much better as he soon found Ron's foot impacting with his jaw from a roundhouse kick. Ron then back flipped and retook his stance to get a better heading for the next attack. Jack on the other hand decided to throw his blade at Ron. There was a collective gasp in the hall as Ron deftly caught the knife in mid flight and then snapped it in two.

Ron socked Jack with a well-placed uppercut, effectively taking him out of the fight as several of the thug's teeth flew from his mouth. Ron the walked over to Paul whom was coming around and jerked him up by the shirt. "Listen and listen good Paul." Ron growled. "If I ever catch you, your goons or anyone else in this school carrying weapons or hurting some one with them I will personally shove said weapon up your ass before handing you over to the police. Am I clear?" Ron asked, his eyes had once again turned blue.

Paul gulped. "Crystal." The thug whimpered. Ron let him go, he and his goons made tracks so fast it looked like they left their clothes standing in mid-air.

Ron turned to Felix after gathering and snapping the other two knives. "Hey buddy, you alright?" Ron asked.

Felix looked at his friend. "Ron? When the hell did you get blue eyes?" He asked and heard Kim gasp.

Ron scratched his neck. "Well I guess you could call it a side effect from my first battle with Monkey Fist." Ron replied.

"Oh..." Felix said, only Wade, Kim, Monique, Josh, Brick, Tara and Himself knew of Ron's exposure to Mystical Monkey power. "Thanks for the save Ron. Those jerks started giving me shit after you left last year. By the way how was your trip?"

Ron smiled and gave his the usual answer as his eyes returned to their normal hue. This relieved Kim greatly since the only other time she had seen Ron's eyes blue was when he nearly killed Drakken.

"C'mon guys lets get to home room." Ron said looking at his watch. "Hey Felix you up for some hoops later and then Bueno Nacho?" Ron asked.

Felix grinned. "You read my mind Ron-man." He answered.

"What about you guys?" Ron asked the others.

"I'm in." Josh said happily.

"Ditto dude!" Brick agreed.

"Mind if Kim and I just watch?" Monique asked and Kim gave her a questioning look.

"No prob, after hoops we can all go get some Bueno Nacho or maybe some pizza, my treat either sounds good to me." Ron said with his usual smile.

"Hey Monique?" Kim whispered. "Why are we sitting out?"

Monique looked at her like she was nuts. "Girl it's a really hot day and we got four cute guys that are going to be playing basketball in said heat. There's no way that they will keep their shirts on and girl I wanna see the goods! Especially on Ronnie-boy there, he's really buffed up since his trip!" Monique whispered excitedly.

Kim shot her friend a slight scowl but she had to admit watching Ron run around covered in sweat and without a shirt on was a great idea, this way she could check him out without gathering much attention. A mischievous smile then graced her lips as they walked into their homeroom. Monique was one of the only others besides her mother that knew Kim secretly had feelings for Ron and her newest little idea would allow her to ogle him easily.

Kim spent most of they day lost in her thoughts about Ron. She had noticed that since his return from Japan he had changed a little but it what seemed in a good way. His confidence was higher, his looks and body were enough to make her want to drool, his personality was back to normal and his attitude was great. She was still a bit surprised at how well he handled the bullies in D-hall earlier, especially his fighting skill that seemed to have tripled since she last saw him four months ago.

One thing bothered her though. Despite his easy going and calm nature she could tell that there was something that was weighing on his mind, his eyes showed it. Not to mention he had gained the attention of quite a few of the schools female population including Bonnie Rockwaller. This normally didn't bother her too much but she felt more jealous than usual. She also noticed that Ron seemed uneasy and a little disturbed by the new attention he was getting, it was almost like he didn't want it or something. Although it didn't stop him from his usual playful or joke full flirting, which in turn caused her to be more green, eyed than she usually was. She wished he would flirt with her so she would know if he was even interested in her but she guessed he didn't see her as anything more than just a friend.

She wouldn't give up though, she was sure Ron had feelings for her on some level and all she had to do was discover a way to bring them out. Kim broke away from her thoughts and glanced at the clock. It was nearly time for the school day to be finished. A smile crossed her lips as she thought about all the fun she was going to have watching Ron and their friends play basketball.

Disclaimer : I do not own Kim Possible

Authors : DragonMaster & Doug4422