Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans or Kim Possible, those belong to their respective owners, DC Comics and Disney ©. Just the plot is mine.
Ron leaves Middleton and moves to Jump City. Wanting to be a better partner for Kim, he seeks to better his nonexistent martial arts skills. But when his skills improve drastically under Robin's teaching, will he go back to being Kim's partner, stay with the Titans, or take Slade's offer to be his Apprentice.
Chapter One: Moving Day"Dad, I still don't understand why we have to move to Jump City, it's my senior year! I wanna graduate from Middleton High, all the people I know go there!" Ron Stoppable said adamantly.
"I'm sorry, son, I got a better job offer in Jump City. It was one I just couldn't refuse," Mr. Stoppable said quietly.
"But Dad, you just can't expect me to up and move—" Ron protested.
"I'm sorry son, the company relocated me. I have to go. I don't have a choice." Mr. Stoppable sighed. "Don't worry, you'll make new friends. And Kim will come and visit you during her school breaks.
"It's not that I'm worried about K.P., but what about Team Possible? How are we going to save the world if I'm moving to another state?" Ron asked.
"I'm sure you'll figure it out, Ron. It's not that bad, it's not like we're moving to Norway," Mr. Stoppable said.
"Ugh, this is the worst thing that's ever happened to me!" Ron said, nearly pulling his hair out. "WHY DOES ALL THIS STUFF HAPPEN TO ME WHEN MY LIFE IS GOING GOOD?!"
"You may want to call your friend, Kim," Mr. Stoppable said. "You might want to tell her you're leaving next week."
"That soon, AAAAAAHHHH!" Ron shrieked. Why was this all happening? He'd lived in Middleton forever and it didn't seem fair that he suddenly had to pack up and move.
Ron managed to pull it together and got up off his couch. "I have to tell K.P. She's not gonna like this…"
He dialed her up on the Kimmunicator. "Hey Ron, what's the sitch?"
"K.P…I…I have some bad news…" Ron could barely get the words out.
"What is it? What's going on? Is it Monkey Fist again?"
"No…I…I'm moving to Jump City!" he blurted out.
"You're…moving? When did you find out?" Kim asked, shocked. Ron was in the middle of his senior year, and she was attending school with him.
"Today, and I so do not wanna move!" Ron stared at the screen. Kim felt very sad about the news, but it didn't seem so bad. He was going to California, that wasn't too far away.
"Come on, Ron, it's not that bad. Do you even know where Jump City is?" Kim asked.
"No, I'm not very academically motivated, you know that," Ron answered.
"It's in California. Think about it, Ron. Sunshine and the beach. You like that kind of stuff," Kim told him. "Besides, I'm not that far away. California's one state over and I'll come visit you."
"But what about our team? Is Team Possible finished?" Ron asked.
"No, why would you think that?" she asked. "It's not like we can't go on missions anymore. I'll ask my rides to come pick you up."
"Really, K.P.?" Ron felt relief wash over him. "You rock."
"Thanks, when are you leaving?" Kim asked.
"Next week," Ron replied. "I'm so bummed. I'm going to Bueno Nachos. I'm in major need of a Nacco right now."
"Good, I'll meet you there," Kim said.
He hung up the phone and made his way to his bedroom where his naked mole rat, Rufus was. "Hey there, buddy, I have some bad news for you," Ron informed the hairless rodent.
"Bad news, uh-oh," Rufus said, looking up at his friend.
"We're moving to Jump City, I can't believe it, either."
"Oh," Rufus groaned sadly. Ron patted Rufus' head. He hopped up on top of Ron's shoulder.
They walked to Bueno Nacho and saw Kim Possible staring up at him. To his surprise, Wade Load was with her. "Wade? You're here? I thought you never left your room."
"Well, I do leave my room, but not a whole lot," Wade smiled.
They all ordered Naccos and began to talk about the old times. Ron felt even more depressed when Wade informed him that Jump City did not have a Bueno Nachos.
"Don't worry, Ron, when we come visit, I'll pack a ton of Naccos Grande Sized for you," Kim said. "It's not the end of the world."
"It is for me," Ron sighed. "I'm moving to a place I've never heard of, leaving all my friends and I won't have any Naccos!"
"Don't worry, Ron, you'll be fine," Kim reassured him.
One Week Later…Ron helped his parents load the moving van. The Possible family had come to say goodbye. The Tweebs gave him a farewell gift of a one-month free subscription to EverLot and told him they'd keep in touch through the online game. He thanked them, and Kim gave him a grappling hook and a Kimmunicator.
"Who knows? You might need it someday," she smiled, pulling him into a fierce hug. He complied and gave a small laugh.
"Now, Ron, if you ever need me, beep me okay?"
"Sure thing, K.P.," he smiled. "You sure you can save the world by yourself?"
"Have you forgotten, Ron? Team Possible is not done, I'll let you know if I'm on a mission and where to meet me."
"Great," he smiled.
"No big, don't worry. I'll miss you, Ron," Kim pulled him close and kissed him on the lips while the Tweebs covered their eyes and cringed. They both pulled away and he gave her a goofy grin.
"Thanks, that really made my day," he let her go and turned toward his parents' van.
"Bye Ron," Kim said, waving as the Stoppable family pulled out of the driveway. She watched them drive down the road. She hoped Ron would be fine. There was one thing she knew about Ron Stoppable. He didn't take change very well.
Ron unpacked his things and stuck things on the shelves in his room. It didn't feel like Middleton. He'd only been there a day and he already missed K.P. Ron set up his computer and logged onto the Internet, he checked his e-mail and sent Kim a message.
Dear K.P.,
Miss ya lots and wish I could see you. I'm so BORED here and there's nothing to do. Hope everything's okay. –Ron. P.S.: Reply A.S.A.P.
The next day was the first day of school. Ron packed his lunch, and Rufus and they got onto the bus. Immediately, the other students started laughing at him.
"Hey, what's that ugly thing on your head?" a big jock asked.
"It's a naked mole rat, and his name is Rufus," Ron glared at him.
"Oh, so the rat Rufus is owned by a dufus," the jock said, leaning into Ron's face.
"Leave him, alone, Joey," a girl's voice said. "Just because you're stupid doesn't mean you have to prove it."
"Amy, you little—" Joey shouted.
"Ah, like I care," Amy said. "Hey, kid. Sit here, it's safer than over there."
"Thanks, I was really nervous, for a second," Ron breathed.
"Hi," Ron said. "What's your name again?"
"My name's Amy Vokram," the blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl said, shaking his hand. "And yours?"
"Ron Stoppable."
"So his name is Rufus, huh?" Amy asked, smiling.
"Yeah," Ron replied.
"Why'd you name him Rufus?"
"I named him Rufus because he was my imaginary friend in Pre-K."
"Oh. Where you from, Ron?"
"Middleton, Colorado," Ron replied.
They pulled up to the school and Ron saw the words Murakami High. "Welcome to Murakami High."
Rufus poked his head up.
A man came walking up to him. "Excuse me, young man, but we do not allow rodents on school property, Mr.—"
"Ron Stoppable," Ron suppled for him.
"You must take that thing back home at once. The next time I see that rodent, it will be detention for you."
"Principal Skinner, don't be too hard on him, he's new here," Amy said.
"Ms. Vokram, this does not concern you," Principal Skinner said loudly.
"I understand, sir, I'll take him home," Ron said, heaving a big sigh. Now things had gone from bad to worse. Now he couldn't even bring Rufus to school. He asked the bus driver to take him home and he did.
"Don't worry, Ron, you'll be fine, just don't cross Rodney Skinner. He's not a very nice guy."
"I noticed," Ron said. "I'll find you at lunch."
Ron passed the day slowly, trying to pay attention to the lecture, only to be distracted by thoughts of Middleton and Kim. He was bitterly disappointed that the school refused to allow Rufus on the grounds, even though he explained that Rufus was tame and very intelligent and wouldn't get himself into trouble, the principal had forbade Ron bringing the naked mole rat anywhere near the school. Ron had been forced to take him home. Ron sighed, at least the day was over, now only the rest of the school year to go.
Ron saw Amy outside the school when he saw a green man in a magician's costume go running by, "Amy, who was that?" he asked her. She looked at him funny.
"You've never heard of the Amazing Mumbo?" she asked. "He's only one of the worst supervillains in the entire city."
"Whoa," Ron gulped. Just then, five teenagers ran or flew right past him. Ron's jaw hit the pavement in shock. "Who are those guys?" he did a double take. He recognized one of the faces as they turned a corner. "Isn't that Robin the Boy Wonder? I thought he was in Gotham."
"Well, you already know about Robin, the others were Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven. They're the Teen Titans."
"I wish I could be like that…" Ron said to himself more than Amy. If he could be like Robin, he would be able to help Kim more. He'd be a better sidekick and he'd get more respect from the villains. They never knew who he was, they didn't even remember his name.
Ron thought he heard Amy whisper under her breath, "I used to be like that."
"Did you say something Amy?" Ron asked.
She blinked, startled and looked up at him. "No, I didn't say anything. Listen, Ron, my Mom's picking me up soon, I'll see you tomorrow, okay?"
"Bye, Amy," Ron said, at least he made one friend at school, everyone else laughed at him. They all made fun of his clothes and his hair. He tried to ignore it, but at least Kim was his friend. Here, he only knew Amy, and they were acquaintances at best. He got on the bus and they dropped him off at his house. He had to admit, despite the fact that he'd made one friend, he still didn't want to be there. He wanted things to be the way they were, but he guessed he'd have to live with it.