Ron hardly found comfort on his trip to Japan. The couple days thinking about what happened didn't help either. But he knew he had a mission… to talk to sensei. To ask for full time acceptance to the Yamanouchi School. If he accepted, then he would stay at the school as long as it took… even if it meant the rest of time. He already had the power; he just needed to balance it.
He didn't really have any other reason in his mind…after all, it's not like Kim was with him any longer…
("Kim…") He thought to himself, ("If only I were better for you…")
He made his way to the Yamanouchi School, where Master sensei greeted him.
"Young Stoppable san" He declared, "It is an honour to see you again."
Yori came beside him as always, bowed to Ron and greeted him as well. She herself kept her distance, knowing that Kim and Ron were a couple and in this, she greatly respected.
Sensei had lived many, long years, teaching many people. He took a special interest in Ron, due to his purity… not to mention his awkwardness… However, when your student and master of the monkey power shows up un announced to your door, with slight despair in their eyes, it doesn't take much to know that something is seriously amiss…
"I sense great conflict in you Stoppable san" Sensei continued, "Conflicts of which have overshadowed you."
Since he arrived, Master sensei seemed to have already known what was bothering Ron, however in times like these, It is best to let the bearer of their troubles speak.
"Yori, please attend to the other students." Sensei turned to her, giving her the notion that he wishes to speak to Ron alone.
"Yes sensei. It is good to see you again Stoppable san." Yori exclaimed, bowed to both he and sensei, then went off into the school. Ron actually watched her walk off for a while and briefly thought if maybe if he could have been better off with her… What was he saying! He still loved Kim!
"Come my child," Said sensei, rousing Ron from his thoughts. They walked to the mountainside, which you could see the vast countryside of Japan. For some reason, Ron slowly felt at peace. He couldn't understand it. He was at the school and didn't feel any better… Not even donning his black ninja outfit made him feel any different. Yet this mountainside was somewhat…soothing. It felt as in good times when Kim used to be by his side…
("Wow, when she USED to be by my side")
Realising what he said. Ron found himself lost for a moment, then turned to sensei.
"Sensei, I require your teaching and knowledge." Ron stared," I have lost the one I love and I have messed up so many things because I cannot focus. I cannot seem to do anything right. I know I have my mystical monkey power… and I know you say I am the master, but it seems as if I cannot call it at will. I tried to call it forth recently and couldn't. And to tell you the truth I can't understand why it worked that night of my graduation.
I wish to stay here and train in the full art and discipline of being a true ninja. No matter how long it takes. I wish to be as disciplined as your other students…"
Ron continued about the mistakes he made and of how Kim left him and how sorry he was…Sensei smiled at the young warrior. He knew the pains he was bearing. He knew the problems he faced. After all, he was the Master sensei… he lived long before…
"Stoppable san, there is nothing I can teach you further." He said, looking to a dejected Ron,
"You have learned everything that you need to know. Your abilities are not to be compared to others, for your abilities are special. Life is now your greatest teacher…"
Sensei looked away for a moment and then outstretched his hand with a candle he lit. The flame was blowing wildly in the open, yet not blowing out. He turned back to Ron, who was still trying to figure out where exactly sensei hid this candle all this time…
"You are as this flame, Stoppable san. The flame of a candle when misdirected by the wind can become erratic and light becomes hard to view. Only when you realise that you need reason to cover the flame would your light shine. Your monkey power does not shine with misuse. It will not work for you in that manner. Your power comes from purpose and in true purpose will your monkey power become your greatest strength, as it did that night. You saw true purpose to use that power and purpose saw its light. It is, in essence, similar to the lotus blade. "
Ron remembered the night again, when Warhok had Kim by the leg. He knew he didn't want to loose her that way… No one was going to take his Kim away. He knew then, he had a purpose. But what now? Kim was his reason for fighting… for many things… his mind clouded over, when sensei, began to speak
"Sometimes it takes the loss of something or someone for one to fully learn life's lessons. I trust you understand my words."
"Yes sensei, I am beginning to see." Ron said, looking off to the distance,
"I just wish I didn't have to lose Kim to learn it. I…I love her so much…I dunno if it could ever go ba-"
"You haven't lost me Stoppable san…"
Ron literally froze in his stance… that voice he came to know so well… here? Couldn't be… maybe it was his mind playing with him once again as it had the last few days. But this felt different… slowly he turned his head….
There, to his side, in plain view, stood Kim Possible.
"My duty is done" Sensei stated cheerfully and walked away. Kim slowly advanced towards him. Her face showing not anger, but more worry…
"K..Kim…what did you hear" He said nervously,
"I was here the whole time" She said quite softly.
Ron was at a loss for words… he could feel his heart in his throat. All this time he thought she wanted no contact with him. Now she just heard him pour out his heart about her and about his failures. He held his head down…ashamed. He couldn't find the words to say or what to think. But Kim found them for him…
"I knew you would be here… I just did." Kim said.
He felt tears brimming when she held up his chin and dried his eyes…
"Ron, we've been through too much together to let everything end how it did. We both made terrible mistakes and it caused us to drift apart. I'm so sorry that I didn't listen to you when you tried to talk to me. I love you Ron… I'd like to try again, but I can't expect the same of you, but I came here, hoping that you would…"
Ron looked away for a moment and watched the countryside. He was still trying to take in what she said. Kim on the other hand, was of the feeling that he didn't wish to continue and that she may be going back home alone, but she had hope in her heart…and in Ron.
And then, Ron slowly turned to her…
"So…what is the sitch?" he asked rather sheepishly, still looking down.
And with that, she held his face up, kissed him and said softly…
"Makeup…makeup's the sitch."
Ron was overwhelmed. He held her tight… and so did she to him. They both needed to feel each other in their arms again. It felt…overdue. He tried to keep his composure, but couldn't…
"I'm sorry KP…I..."
She stopped him, with a finger to his lips…
"Shhhh………..I got it…took me a few days, but I got it." wiping a couple tears from her own eyes
They stood there holding each other for what seemed like an eternity. Sensei looked over his shoulder and smiled.
"We all need you Ron…actually I need you. I can't save the world, or my heart without you." Kim said.
Ron was almost blown away, and he accepted her heart. But there was one thing in his mind that brought him doubt…the missions. He did say he wouldn't do anymore of them, something Kim made sure to change.
"We all make mistakes Ron…" she said, almost sounding like her own mother, "Whatever happens, whatever we do, we'll do it together. Trust in me… as I do in you…"
She outstretched her hand…
"Let's go home…"
Ron was shocked to say the least. No less than 3 days ago, she didn't want him close to her. Now she came all the way here to Japan, to tell him she was sorry and she still trusted him…Ron saw a new found faith in her that he never saw before. This is what makes a relationship stronger, in essence.
He looked at her and took her hand…
"Let's go."
Ron gathered his things, then said his goodbyes to the Yamanouchi School.
"Stoppable san, now you will find purpose again… Boo-Yah!"
Sensei said to himself as he watched the couple walk off.