Tian Cai

By mkusenagi2

The story concept © 5-19-2006
All Marvel characters are © Marvel Comics.
Kim Possible and other Disney characters
are © Disney Co.
I do not own Fred Saberhagen's, characters
either.

Level 3: Wu Li Shi (Knight/Mystic)

Part X

Oh, my love, my darling,
I've hungered for your touch
a long, lonely time.
And time goes by so slowly
and time can do so much,
are you still mine?
I need your love,
I need your love,
God speed your love ... to me!

Lonely rivers flow
to the sea, to the sea,
To the open arms of the sea.
Lonely rivers sigh,
"Wait for me, wait for me!"
I'll be coming home, wait for me!

Oh, my love, my darling,
I've hungered, for your touch
a long, lonely time.
And time goes by so slowly
and time can do so much,
are you still mine?
I need your love
I need your love,
God speed your love... to me!

Additional verse:
Lonely mountains gaze
at the stars, at the stars,
Waiting for the dawn of the day.
All alone, I gaze
at the stars, at the stars,
Dreaming of my love far away.

Oh, my love, my darling,
I've hungered for your touch
a long, lonely time.
And time goes by so slowly
and time can do so much,
are you still mine?
I need your love,
I need your love,
God speed your love to me!

Unchained Melody
Lyrics by Hy Zaret, Music Alex North

12-18-2004
The Royal Hall
Sparta, Spartax Prime
The Triangulum Galaxy
3.14 Million Light Years
From the Milky Way
0700 hrs

Beings from across the Realms of the Multiverse came to pay homage to a young man that sacrificed ALL so they may LIVE.

The list ranged from the villainous to the holy: Galactic Zorpox and his wife Kim (She's a hero. He's a villain. It works.); Avenger Ron and his wife The Alchemist (Kim's Mom); The Shadow(Ron); Bad Hand(Ron); Spriggan(Ron); Agents K, S & R; The Phantom(Ron); The Kree Intelligence Supreme; Uatu the Watcher; The In Betweener; The Gardener; The Shaper Of Worlds; Dr. Strange; Lilandra Neramani; Umar; The Vishanti; to name a few. Even Rick Jones and his wife Margo came to see Ronald Dean Stoppable while he lay in the Royal Hall.

---

"So this is the guy that saved our bacon." Destroyer Ron said to Shadow Ron.

"He's got some moxie." Shadow Ron replied.

"He's got all of our strengths AND weaknesses," Phantom Ron said to his brethren, "He doesn't like to kill. I like him."

"He'll make it. He's just like you Ron." A VERY pregnant Anne Marie said to her husband as she ran her fingers over Ron Prime's brow, "Tough as nails, yet gentle." 'It's nice to see Kim again… She's not MY Kim, but still…'

'I know Honey.' He sent back with compassionate warmth, "Yeah you're right. He's got some guts. His… Kim… said he just rushed right in and nuked the bastard. Just like that! He's got some stones that's for sure."

"Yeah. Looks like I used to… Naïve, Full Of Life…" Bad Hand said while he and his wives looked at him.

"He's got your heart Hon." His Kim replied. "Yeah. But I like our guy's look… he's gutsy… I wonder how he'd get along with HB and our girls… I like him too. Just wish his girls weren't so… Girl Scouty." His Sheila said.

"When it came down to it he had what it takes… and that's all that matters." Grifter Ron said. "Thanos got what was comin' to 'im. I've popped folks for less…"

"Yes you have… but you've always made sure they had it coming though," Zealot Kim purred, "Not like him!" she hissed as she looked at…

Zorpox The Galactic Conqueror…

"Booyahahaha! Now that he's out like a bad bulb I'll take… (SMACK!) OW!" he flinched as he was smacked into alignment by none other than his Bride…

Empress Kim!

"How many times do we have to go over this? You WILL not harm these people! GOT IT?" she growled.

"Yes dear." 'Just you wait 'til… OW!' 'Behave!'

"Dudette. You married him? Why?" Agent R asked while a visibly puzzled Agents K and S watched.

"I know it's a shock… in our Universe I'm a hero… He's a villain… but he's better than who he replaced. Trust me you DON'T want to know. Besides he's inept as a villain anyway… He's ONLY interested in his Naco supply… And he's a GREAT Lover. I like it when he spanks me and…"

"TOO MUCH TMI!" the counterparts Roared.

"Sorry." Sheepish Empress Kim.

"I like him too." Spriggan Ron said as he looked at the Prime with naked admiration, "He did what was right and saved us all."

"You're right Sweetie." Ms Kim said as she squeezed his hand, "I just hope they can figure out what's wrong… he rejected our last attempt to link with him when Bad Hand tried it last…"

---

Peter Jason Quill; the man known as Star-Lord and his mate Aurora Caryth Halyan the being known as 'Ship' (In Human Form) stood with Peter's father; Jason of Spartax while they watched the procession.

"He's not responding to treatment is he?" Peter to Jason.

"No… Physically he's fine… stronger than you are even… mentally…" Jason.

The Carmpan floated over…

'I may be able to help… where are his parents?' it thought to them.

'How can they help?' Jason.

'All beings have a core… that gives them strength… Kim's and Ronald's parents are part of his 'rock'… his core… Don't Tell Me… You Forgot To Get His Parents!' it said.

"I didn't see you doing anything while you went D-jumping!" Kim bristled.

'I figured you would have 'sent' for them.' It said to an embarrassed Kim and Sheila, 'I understand you're worried… We NEED to get them here.'

"Sorry." Kim said while Sheila squeezed her shoulder, "We were afraid to leave his side… and no ship's fast enough to get them here in time if he…" she turned and wept into Sheila's shoulder.

All of them looked at the Royal Hall's floor.

"!" Aurora LOOKED at Peter and snatched his hand.

"We'll be right BACK!" She rushed out of the hall with Peter in tow.

'We have JUST enough time Boyo…' she said. 'I'm SO stupid!'

---

While everyone that knew about Ron's sacrifice were praying for him, Ron was standing in front of The Essence and looking at what had happened to his 'soul' now that he had lost his 'mortality'.

'…'

'Speak.' The Essence.

'Uh… I don't mind being responsible for what I did… and Sheila, KP and the Uni… Multiverse's safe… that's Great an' all… but why should I continue? My Religion…'

'There are many paths… to the ONE TRUE CENTER!'

'oh'

'…'

'Uh… I'm not trying to be disrespectful… but to quote one of my favorite comedians, 'I DIDN'T ASK TO COME TO THIS MUTHAFUCKA!' (R. Pryor)

'…'

'…'

'Ronald Dean Stoppable.'

'yes?'

'YOU were entrusted with this responsibility before you evolved into this form… LOOK and REMEMBER!'

Ron was allowed to see his core essence… as it protected ALL LIFE during the War Of The Gods!

He remembered everything, and was allowed to see how Team Possible's actions had restored Balance to the Multiverse!

'Team Possible… it's not just me, Kim, Sheila, Rufus, and whoever comes along for the ride… it's Everyone that believes in us!' Ron realized.

'…'

'I am sorry Milord… but what about my Humanity?'

'…' "!" There was a FLASH of light… and suddenly Ron found himself facing… Groucho Marx?

'And The Secret Woid Is…' The Essence said.

'…' 'Sorry… I always wanted to do that!' The Essence wiggled its eyebrows at Ron.

'?' Ron.

'Ok… the very fact that you asked such questions about it shows that you have KEPT IT! … Your Humanity I mean.' Groucho/Essence stated.

'Do I have to watch KP… grow old and die?'

'If that is her wish. However… she May surprise you.'

'!'

'It is time… make your Choice!'

"…"

---

12-19-2004
The Kravitz'
Next Door to
The Possible Residence
Middleton, CO
2100 hrs

"Abner! Come quick! There's something WEIRD happening at the Possible's house!"

"Go back to sleep Gladys."

---

Ship hovered over the Possible's driveway in Manta-form while Peter finished fussing with his Star-Lord regalia.

'Are you sure they're ALL here?' Peter asked.

'Yeah, Boyo… Ron's Rabbi's even in there… Just relax and use the ole Peter Quill charm…'

'Ok… Aurora… have I told you how Fantastic you are?'

'Yes. Quit stalling and get going!'

'Yes'M!'

Peter flew out of the roof hatch and landed on the front steps.

'Here goes…'

Peter rang the doorbell…

A rumbling noise could be heard coming from behind the door…

"We've got it!" twin voices chorused as the door was yanked open.

Twin faces beheld…

"Cool! You're Star-Lord… right?" Jim asked while Tim gaped.

'!' "Uh… Yes I am… I need to see your and Ron's folks… Matter of Life And Death…"

"OH! Ok… I'll get everybody." Tim said.

Jim escorted Peter into the living room.

"So tell me," Peter said as he sat on the couch and removed his helm, "How did you know?"

"We hacked the StarCore station's cameras and heard what you said to Kim and Ron before they started the mission." Jim said.

"Oh."

Tim could be heard bounding down the stairs as the elder Possibles, Stoppables, Rabbi K, and William III followed with a measured tread.

James Possible STARED at Peter!

"Hi James…" Peter.

"…"

"So it's True… you're Star-Lord…"

"Uh… yeah." Peter said.

"…"

"How… Is Kim alright?" James.

"…"

"Everybody… please take a seat." Peter.

Everyone sat with trepidation in their hearts.

"The girls are fine… but Ron's… in a coma… because he took the Ultimate Risk for all of us…" Peter recounted the events that led to the present moment.

"…"

"So my baby's alive?" Esther Stoppable.

"Yes."

"…" All of the persons in the room were shaken… Ron was many things: Goof; big brother; son; hero; friend: but until now… only William III and the girls had thought him to be a Champion.

"…"

"We've tried everything to snap him out of his coma… nothing's worked… The Carmpan thinks you're the key. Ship and I can get you to Spartax."

"… We'll get ready." Anne.

"You have some explaining to do about where you've been all these years, Mis…" James.

"James." Dr Anne Possible MD said with Blood in her Eyes.

"ok."

---

12-21-2004
The Royal Hall
Sparta, Spartax Prime
The Triangulum Galaxy
3.14 Million Light Years
From the Milky Way
0915 hrs

After Ron's family got over their astonishment at the sheer number and variety of beings and counterparts that had come to see him…

They got down to business.

"We've tried to establish a link with him… but it was rejected. I believe you're the Key to his recovery." The Carmpan told Anne and Co as they sat around Ron's bed. "I need you to think of that one thing you like most about Ron and relax. I'll do the rest. Dr Possible?"

"Yes?" Anne and Anne Marie said. "Sorry. Force of habit." Anne Marie Possible-Stoppable told Anne Possible to her husband Ron's amusement.

"That's fine… I'd like you two to sit on either side of Ron. The Stoppables need to do the same and focus on the Possible's. Kim place one of your hands on my core casing and hold Ron's left hand. Sheila hold Ron's right. Rabbi K and William you're our anchor of faith. The counterparts need to open themselves and lend their soul's strength to me."

They did so…

'Let's begin.' The assembled 'heard.'

The room faded away…

---

Ronald Dean Stoppable sat inside himself meditating…

"Ron…"

Gestalt Kim appeared in a white hallway… and spied a towheaded little boy 'flowing' through a wall!

Gestalt Kim walked up to the 'wall' and hesitated…

'Kim you have to follow… He'll go catatonic if you don't.' her 'Moms' whispered.

'Kim' walked up to the wall section and placed her hand on it… Her hand passed through!

'Kim' pushed through.

"Ron!" she cried.

"Go Away!" the boy cried as 'Kim' followed him… and found herself at the playground where they had met in pre-K!

The boy was crying.

'Kim' walked up and sat next to him.

'Ron…'

'Jus' wanna be normal…' little Ronnie cried.

The other souls unfused from Kim and Sheila, lent their strength and waited.

Little Kimmie Possible reached out and held her best friend's hand as she sat on his left.

'Ronnie… thank you…'

'For what?'

'Being my… our Bestest Friend and saving us from that bad ole monster.' Kimmie Possible said while little Sheila Goble nodded and shyly smiled.

'You're welcome…'

'…'

''S not fair… other kids get to be normal… why not us?'

Little Sheila walked over and sat on Ronnie's right.

'…'

'Just lucky I guess… I'm Glad you're NOT normal… I mean it's boring… and I wouldn't be where I am now if you were…'

The playground changed into a Junior High classroom…

'Huh?' Junior High Ron said.

'She's right Ron.' Junior High Kim chimed, 'We wouldn't be where we are without you… and we're afraid… to go on without you… you're our anchor…' Captain Possible finished as they segued into Condor 1's Mess.

Imi Stoppable stepped forth.

'Son… Your Mom and I are successful because you believe in us… it's true we work hard… but it means a lot when you have someone who believes in you… and you're that guy…'

'The same goes for us Ron.' James Possible said as he came forward. 'Kim's SAFE… we ALL are because of your sacrifice… I Love You Son… come back to us… NO ONE can keep HER or US safe like you can…'

Kim and Sheila squeezed Ron's hands.

'Ron… I need you to come back to us,' Anne wept, 'No one's made Kimmie happy like you do…'

'C'mon Ron… ya GOTTA come back!' the Tweebs cried, 'Who's gonna take care of Rufus or help us with a project… You're our big BRO, Dude!'

'Cheese!' Rufus cried bringing a smile to Ron's face.

'…'

'…'

'Alright, ENOUGH OF THIS CRAP!' Sheila growled, 'I understand why you're shocky… you're afraid of losing control… well… I'll let you in on a little secret… until I 'met' you I WAS out of control… even though The Director got Drakken's conditioning out of my system… I was scared of what I could do… until you came along and showed me that I didn't need to be afraid anymore…' Sheila lovingly looked at Kim and Ron.

'Ron WE NEED YOU… and we love you… ALL of us.' Kim.

'Yeah… what she said…' Sheila echoed, '… just… come back… ok?'

'Why?' Ron asked.

'Just don't leave…' Sheila Blushed and Wept, '… i need you… OK?'

Kim looked at Ron and Sheila… At that very moment Kim's viewpoint changed and she saw it!

'Hmmm.'

''k.' Ron said. 'I'll come back for you guys.'

---

"Ohhh my head!" he moaned. "It hurts SO bad! But I like the cure!" he said as he was smothered with kisses.

"Pain. That's good." Anne Marie said as shooed Kim and Sheila away, leaned over and kissed his cheek, "It means you're alive."

"She's right." Anne Possible said, "You troopers move this man to a private room… STAT!" she barked at Jason's Elite Guard. They jumped to comply as the crowd parted! 'Thank God Spartoi medicine's so advanced. Still…'

"Kim, Sheila you're with us. The rest of you will have to wait. C'mon move people!"

---

Later in the Palace Infirmary…

'MAN! Look at all these guys…' Ron thought as he sat in bed and looked at his counterparts…

At least the ones that had stayed behind…

The others had to leave since they had been on missions.

Rabbi K and The Stoppables were stunned!

"So you're the Prime. Bad Hand at your service!" Bad Hand said as he walked up with his wives.

"Yeah." 'KP, Sheila… can you 'hear' me?'

'Yeah Hon.' they said, 'Even better than before! What's up?' they asked as they hopped into bed with him and cuddled.

"Are they… MARRIED… to YOU?" he asked.

'Yeah we are.' Bad Hand replied to a stunned Ron, 'Don't panic Dude. I'm a mage…'

"Coolio! So who are the rest of you guys?" Ron asked.

"I'm the Destroyer." A Ron in a black T-shirt and chinos said.

"The Shadow at your service." A Ron in a black wide brim hat, cape, dark suit, and scarlet scarf said with a bow.

"MIB Agents R, K, and S at your service." Agent S said with a hard smirk. 'Kinda cute.' She thought.

"The Phantom, Sir." A Ron clad in Deep Forest Violet tights and black mask said.

"Booya… (SMACK!) ahem! Zorpox The Galactic Conqueror and my Bride, Empress Kim at your service." He said while he glared at his wife.

"KP you M… married Zorpox?" Ron glared in astonishment at E-Kim.

"Trust me Ron. It's cool. He's not so bad… and I make sure he stays that way." She said with a weird glint in her eye.

"Riiight." 'KP kill me if I ever turn into…'

'Hon it's cool. Let's see who these others are.' She said with a kiss and a grin.

''k.' 'Shhh!' Sheila.

"I'm Spriggan." A Ron in fatigues said as he walked forward hand in hand with his Kim (dressed in a labcoat and gray pantsuit), "And this is our world's greatest researcher Ms Kim." They said with a bow and sat.

One couple sat and stared at Ron, Kim, and Sheila. Everyone could tell they were shaken.

"Dude. You alright?" Ron asked.

"Yeah… No. My… OUR Kim was murdered by Drakken…" Avenger Ron said as he squeezed Anne Marie's hand. "I 'got' him… Hanuman and I drilled OUR Sheila too…"

A collective gasp was heard.

"she was evil?" Sheila asked. Ron Prime gently squeezed her hand.

"yeah… Our Betty Director helped me heal. I loved my Kim but never got the chance to tell her… Between shyness, the 'food chain', and hotties like Mankey I never had a chance. Anne lost ALL of her family… We rebuilt our lives… when the Carmpan came and told us you needed our help we dropped everything and came." he said with a wistful smile as Anne Marie ran her left hand over her gravid belly.

"Wonderful!" Anne Possible said as she noticed the wedding band on her counterpart's hand, "You found someone and remarried!"

"Yes I did." Anne Marie said. "He's a wonderful man… He helped me heal from my wounds too…"

"How far along are you?" Anne asked.

"About 7 and a half… it's a girl." She said with a smile.

"Ron. He's married!" Kim said as she saw his older counter's left hand.

"Uh yeah." He said as he looked at Anne Marie.

"Congratulations Son!" James Possible said.

"Thanks." A-Ron said.

"So who's the lucky girl?" Kim asked. "Bonnie?" "NO!" "Tara?" "No." "Iyori?" "No."

"Hold on KP. Dude you hung out with Betty?" he asked.

"Uh." BLUSHING! "Yeah… we had an 'understanding.' She knew I was waiting for someone… and stepped aside…"

"Who is it?" Sheila asked with a grin '(If it's who I think it is…)'

A-Ron Scooted his chair next to Anne Marie and held her left in his right and kissed her!

James got a nosebleed!

There was total silence…

'Til…

"I KNEW IT!" Sheila crowed.

Ron looked at Anne Possible. "Smack!" "OW! KP! I didn't do anything! Sick Man in Bed Here!"

"Oh you've got that right! You didn't have to! I saw the look on your face!" she growled.

A chorus of "Cool! What! Huh?" and other expletives were heard including the tweebs, "Ewww!" and Rabbi K's "Ronald!" Prince William laughed, as did Ron's folks.

"WAIT!" A-Ron cried.

Everyone quieted down.

"Ok. Anne sought me out… We lost mostly EVERYTHING and EVERYONE that we cared about… It just kinda happened…" he said with a shrug.

"How long did it take for it to 'kinda' happen, Mister?" An incensed James Timothy Possible said.

"Uh we… that night we found each other…" A-Ron said as Anne Marie rubbed his shoulders.

"And the pregnancy?" Anne asked.

"That Night." Anne Marie replied, "He got me the justice I needed. Drakken attacked the World on Christmas with Zemo's urging and support. The only reason I survived is that I was working at the hospital that night." Anne gasped. "Ron disappeared… They thought he was dead… I KNEW he wasn't, especially when he staked the villains out on the ruins of the old UN. I had to grow. After I did I found him… Originally to stay in touch, then it happened… And I'm SO GLAD IT DID!"

Everyone saw the look of wonder she showered her husband with…

"We'll leave. Kim it was nice to meet you. You're So much like mine it hurts…" They rose and headed for the door.

"STOP!" Kim cried as she hopped off the bed and led them back to their seats, "Please stay. We're Honored to have you here. (Quiet Daddy!)" she whispered to James as he mumbled about Black Holes and weight/thrust ratios.

"So have you named her yet?" Anne asked.

Anne Marie Looked at her husband, he nodded yes.

"We're going to name her Kimberly Anne Possible II. You know Ron, Never Be Normal!"

"That's Ron Alright! Sorry I smacked you sweetie." Kim said.

"I don't know Kim. You hurt my feelings…" Ron said. Kim leaned over and whispered in his ear. "Coolio! All is Forgiven!"

Everyone settled down and began to enjoy the spirit of the Season.

---

Later in the Medico's lounge…

"So what's he like… Your husband?" Anne asked Anne Marie.

"He's very sweet… and WELL equipped. He's my soulmate. I had a great marriage with my James even with our problems… but Ron's Magical. I was waiting for him All MY LIFE and didn't know 'til we got together…"

"I'm very happy for Kimmie and Sheila, and you too." She said as she wept and hugged her 'sister.'

"At least yours dumped that Mankey boy."

"So is yours a world class chef too?"

"Oh yeah. I have to do a heavier yoga regimen with his cooking and the baby…"

The two ladies enjoyed life and what it had brought them both.

---

A Meeting Room in the depths of the Spartoi palace…

A man sat with his tall lovely redheaded wife while she talked to a dark haired woman and played with her child…

"Hello Elysius." A voice said.

"No." Elysius the Eternal whispered.

"It's good to see you my wife. Hello Rick, Margo." Mar-Vell said to his loved ones.

"Cap! You're here!" Rick Jones said as he wept, "I've missed you man."

"Me Too." A choked up Mar-Vell replied. "I can't stay long. But I'll be in touch." He said as he…

Embraced Elysius, kissed her and his son, hugged Rick and Margo and drifted back.

"How's it you're here!" Rick asked.

"Ron Stoppable. He said We needed a dose of 'Ronshine.'"

---

Kim walked into Ron's room…

"Hey." Ron.

"Hi." Kim.

"Uh… Ron we need to talk… about us…" Kim.

"?" Ron.

"And… Sheila…" Shaky Kim.

"Ok."

"I…" Shakier Kim.

"Kim…" Ron reached for her hand. "C'mere."

"'k." She curled up next to the love of her life.

'It's Sheila… what she wanted THAT night… isn't it?' Ron said as he stroked her hair, 'MMM, Strawberries!' his heart said.

'YYYEEEAAAHH… KINDA… SOB… we could've LOST YOU… YOU… FUCKER! WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO DO THAT TO US… and sheila was almost destroyed… too.'

'sorry…'

Kim turned to look at the Man that had helped save the Multiverse… Her Best Friend: Ronald Dean Stoppable.

'Promise me that you'll NEVER do that to us AGAIN!' KIM GLARE!

'I… can't… But I will promise to TELL you in the future…' Ron raised his pinky. 'Deal?'

'…'

'Deal.' She linked hers with his.

'How's Sheila? In fact WHERE'S Sheila?'

'Uh… she's taken command of the security detail while you're recovering… she said she's seeing TOO many holes in your safety net… Peter, Jason and the gang realized she needed something to do. She's driving your other selves crazy.'

'Heh! Yeah… she's somethin' else… deserves ALL the happiness she can get…'

"…"

'KP… are you ok?' Ron.

'No… but you're right… she DOES deserve happiness… and I CAN'T deny how great you two are together… You… Have My Blessing.'

'…'

'Uh Kim?'

Kim placed a finger on his lips. 'Hush. She's wanted something ONLY YOU can give her… and it's way past time for her to… receive it… and I have to admit if she put her mind to it you'd be powerless to refuse her…'

'…'

'…'

'!' 'HEY! I can resist her charms… It'll take a lot more than what she used that night to… what are you doing?' Ron asked as he became Kim's Prey.

Kim rose up on one elbow and LOOKED at Ron with SMOKY eyes…

Her Hair cascaded Sexily over one eye…

Her breath came out as a purr…

She leaned forward to engulf her willing prey…

And then she turned it OFF.

"!" Ron.

"Gotcha!" "Is Answer Question?" (WB Dialog: Daffy as China Jones talks to the Dragon Lady!)

"Uh… Yeah… Is Answer Question." Blown Back Ron.

'…'

'So you're willing to DEAL with this?' Ron.

'Yes Duh! Do the words 'I Love You' ring any bells?' Kim.

'Uh… That's all well and good… but there's Rabbi K to consider… and The Essence… MAN!'

"Anything's Possible for a Stoppable." Kim said.

"What? Don't you mean… uh" COMPASSIONATE KIM GLARE, "Ok, Ok, I GET IT ALREADY!"

'Good. Just remember I'll ALWAYS be here for ya… No Matter What…'

'Thanks KP… … … I've got an Idea!' Ron.

"RON!" Kim.

"Trust me Kim… It'll work… You'll see." Machiavellian Ron. (UH OH!)

Kim got up to leave…

And was pulled back into Ron's arms!

"KP, Kim. Thanks for everything. I wouldn't, couldn't have made it without you. You're the wind beneath my wings." He wept.

"booyah." She said as she held him tight.

---

The Essence 'ran' into Rabbi K while he was studying in the Palace archives.

"Hello there." Groucho said to Rabbi K.

"Hello Sir." He said as he stood and bowed to The Essence. "You're here for Ronald's sake?" 'This is incredible! I feel the Holy Presence! It's JUST like Ron said!'

"Yes." 'Groucho' said. "Will you help him? He wants you there."

"Yes. He's earned it."

"Good."

---

Later…

Kim walked over to Sheila's settee and helped braid her hair.

"…"

"You were right." Kim.

"About what Princess?" Sheila replied as she watched Kim's reflection in the mirror.

"The Best Woman Won." Kim.

"Yes SHE did… and she gave HER prize to me." Sheila said as she turned in her seat and faced Kim. "Why'd you do it?"

"He's had to settle for 2nd place… most of the time I've known him… If he wasn't in my shadow then it was someone else's… YOU were the first to realize he was a MAN… and He deserves happiness."

"Yeah."

"I don't know who's crazier, him for getting his Rabbi to agree to this; you for agreeing to it; or me for wanting to do it!" Sheila said.

---

1 hour later…

12-21-2004
The Royal Chapel
Sparta, Spartax Prime
The Triangulum Galaxy
3.14 Million Light Years
From the Milky Way
1915 hrs

Ron and Kim's family stood in Jason's chapel. Ron was cleared to be there as long as he took it easy since he was still shaky from exhaustion.

Sheila, Ron and Kim (dressed in SHIELD regalia) stood at the pulpit facing The Essence, Rabbi K and Jason of Spartax…

Sheila turned to the assembled.

"The first person that sings 'Oh Promise Me' gets it!" Sheila growled.

Everyone laughed.

Jason of Spartax stepped forward.

"My friends… Words cannot describe the way we all feel today… Thanks to you Team Possible we're alive. For saving us from Thanos," he said as he clasped their hands together and placed his over theirs, "I make you members of my Consort clan, with all the rights and privileges therein." He completed with a wink and stepped back.

The Essence and Rabbi K came forward…

Ron unclasped his hands from Kim's and Sheila's and knelt before them.

'Ron! What're you…' Kim sent.

'Shhh. You'll see.' He replied.

"Ronald Dean Stoppable Are You Ready?" The Essence intoned.

"yes i am." He said with heart in throat.

"Do You Take These Women As Your Betrothed." The Essence asked.

"if they'll have me."

"…" "!" "Yes! YES WE WILL!" 'You STINKER! You changed it!' Kim sent to a grinning Ron. 'Yeah KP, I did. Spartoi rules.' '(He WON'T leave me.)' she wept with secret joy.

"It Is Done." The Essence rumbled. "I Recognize Your Claim Ladies. Until The Day Is Set, He Is Your Betrothed Under Spartoi Law and Custom." Rabbi K walked forward and placed Spartoi Betrothal sashes on all three. "Go In Peace." The Essence said.

Everyone cheered!

"Ahem!" a woman's voice said.

"Yes Daughter?" The Essence said to Aurora as she and Peter stepped up in matching Star-Lord regalia (She was wearing a Black Ladies Stetson with hers though).

"We'd like to get married today…" she said as she and Peter stepped up. "And we'd like Rabbi K to do it."

"Uh. Ok. Simple?" he asked.

"Yes please." Peter said, "We've got a mission… You know how it is."

Everyone laughed.

"Certainly. Do you Aurora Caryth Halyan take Peter Jason Quill as your Husband 'til death do you part?"

"I do."

"Do you Peter Jason Quill take Aurora Caryth Halyan as your Wife 'til death do you part?"

"I do."

They exchanged rings made from high density sub-crustal diamond.

"Then by the power vested in me by The Essence I pronounce you Man and Wife. You May Kiss The Bride."

They kissed and RAN.

After things died down…

Ron, Kim, Sheila and Co witnessed a miracle.

"Ron." Groucho/Essence said.

"Yeah Dude… I Mean Yes Sir?" he said as he turned around.

"Thank You For Saving Me Too. I'm Glad I listened To You Hanuman." And he was gone.

"You're Welcome." Beetroot Ron.

Epilog

12-25-2004
The Possible Residence
Middleton, CO
2100 hrs

"Hon?" Kim said as she climbed the ladder to her room's patio swaddled in her comforter, and found Ron sitting on a bench without a jacket. "Ron you'll catch your death of cold up here!" she wrapped him in the comforter.

"Just lookin' at the Stars KP…" He said from her bench.

"Oh. Sheila and I were worried… I'll go back downstairs." She said as she rose to leave.

"KP… it's cool… Just thinkin' is all…" he said as he looked AT her with Peter's eyes.

Kim sat next to her beloved, burrowed into the comforter, and wrapped her arms around him…

"It's amazing. I'll never look at the sky the same way again… All those guys out there…" he said in wonderment.

"Yeah." She said as she snuggled into him.

"'Course… the most amazing thing… was you and Sheila… being there for me… Thanks KP." He said with the same smile and look that Peter has.

"No Bi… Ron… No Matter What… I'll Always Be There For You…" she said with a Deep Blush, "'Cause I love you." She said as she kissed him.

Sheila came to the roof… Saw what was taking place and turned to leave…

"Hey! Where The Hell Do You Think You're Going?" Ron said to Sheila as he broke his kiss with Kim and looked at her with his Poetic Eyes.

"Uh… Didn't want to intrude…" she said.

"C'mon." he said as he opened the right wing of his comforter and reached out to her. She shyly sat on his right and snuggled with him. "What's up?" he asked.

"I… Love You…" Tear Streaked Sheila, "and I'm SO glad you Came Back." She finished while sobbing into his shoulder.

"I Love You Too." He said as he hugged them both. "Happy Chrismukkah."

"Happy Chrismukkah To You Too." The Girls said.

All of them reveled in the joy of being alive.

"…"

"!" "DAMMIT! I FORGOT!" Ron cried.

"Forgot what Ron?" Kim asked.

"I forgot to get your Presents!" he exclaimed.

Both girls LOOKED at each other and at Ron.

"What? KP, Sheila, I'm SO Sorry! I'll…" he said.

Both Women looked at The Man Who Helped Save The Multiverse in amusement.

"He's got his slow moments, huh Princess?" Sheila said with a wicked gleam in her eyes.

"Yeah he does." Kim said with an answering gleam in hers.

"Guys…" Ron.

"Ready?" Kim.

"Guys?" 'Uh oh.'

"Ready." Sheila.

"Guys?" 'Where's Star-Lord when ya NEED 'im?'

"GET 'IM!" they cried as they started to tickle him mercilessly…

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Level Three End

Happy Holidays Everyone!

I hope those who read some or all of it enjoyed this tale.

MK2