So the Reality: Judge Judy Chapter 5: Of Joining and Judgement, a kim possible fanfic

My standard KP disclaimer:

I know Disney owns "Kim Possible"...lock, stock, and Rufus.

If they want to sue me, they have to get behind all my other creditors.

Since I am in south Florida, the line has formed to the right

…and goes all the way to Sacramento!

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Opening notes:

1) I want to apologize for not posting this earlier this weekend, especially with all the PM notes I sent about this. I learned the 'poll I will not name here' was going through all its 'presentation ceremonies' on Saturday. As much as I abhor such displays of political 'back-slapping' bull-oney (self-censored), I know enough to stay off the tracks until after the freight train passes me...not just stand there and let it run me over as it continues down the line!

In order to avoid this story's burial underneath all those postings, I figured I had to wait until they were done. I was relieved to find out the 'ceremonies' were delayed by one week by a real-world project involving the poll's moderator. I wish Zaratan the best of luck on that project.

I also want to say 'thanks' to all who have reviewed this tale. These reviews mean much more to me than some anonymous 'tally sheet'. While response was slow at the start, it gained momentum as it progressed. Special thanks go to snapbang (more on him later), Comet Moon, FireStorm2K7, CajunBear73, and karenstern05, who were kind enough to review the last chapter.

My heart especially goes out to the JAKT writing team, who said the following about this little 'dog-and-pony' tale of mine:

"Readers, this is a unique story by a man who is perhaps closer to the reality of the story than anyone who has written something like this before. Enjoy his dream."

I have the deepest respect for this father-daughter writing duo. For them to include such a passage in their Chapter 4 review means quite a lot to me.

2) I start this chapter with the last few paragraphs of the previous chapter. Still, it is HIGHLY recommended to read the 'So the Reality: Prologue' chapter for this story, along with this tale's earlier chapters, before proceeding!! It's the only real way to fully bring readers 'up to speed' on the events leading up to this chapter.

'So the Reality: Prologue' is easy to find. Just click on my name at the top of this story. My bio will appear, along with a list of stories. Click on 'So the Reality: Prologue', select the fifth chapter, and you're there.

Of course…if one of the other stories on the list catches your eye, feel free to read that one (maybe leave a review, perhaps?), and then go the 'Prologue' chapter.

Don't worry…we'll wait until you come back. You won't miss a thing…I promise!

3) Just a friendly reminder…if you want something a little darker than what I have here, be sure to check out 'When Heroes Fall' by snapbang.

As 'beta-reader' for that story, I have heard some great things from its readers. One person even said the tale gave him a chance to 'do a little soul-searching'. If you go on such a venture, and are 13 or under, have a parent go with you, OK? The story is rated 'T', after all.

4) No matter what I put here, it's still up to you, the loyal reader, to let me know what you want. Review me, e-mail me if you wanna reach me! If you want to 'PM' me, that's ok! (Sorry…got carried away there, but you get the idea.)

Buckle up your seat belts, loyal readers…here we go!

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So the Reality: 'Judge Judy' (Conclusion)

As we return from the break, the 'off-camera' announcer reminds us…

"…The people—and Lorwardians—are REAL…

…The cases are REAL…

…The rulings are FINAL…"

The logo for the show appears on the screen as the video montage concludes…

"…THIS is 'Judge Judy'…"

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With a hint of genuine concern in her voice, Warmonga asked, "So...how can we appease 'The Great Blue'?"

Sensei rolled up the second scroll and returned his attention to the seventh scroll. From that parchment, he read:

"When the scrolls are reunited, 'The Great Blue' will reveal himself to the sons and daughters of Toshimiru. If all is as it should be, 'The Great Blue' will bless the reunion with prosperity for both worlds. If not, there will be nothing left of either the returning descendents or their distant world!...

"Before judgment is passed, the guardians of 'The Great Blue' will be joined with their true destinies."

Warmonga and Warhok quickly huddled with members of the Governing Council. After their impromptu meeting, the leader of the Council pressed a button on his tunic. Muttering something into the button on the tunic, he nodded to Warhok and Warmonga as they addressed the bench.

"Your honor," Warmonga declared, "Our 'Restore Beam' is being utilized as we speak. All of your damaged buildings and bodily casualties are being restored to their states prior to our...rude entrance. Luckily, our interference produced no fatalities, or we would have had to repay them with equal numbers from our ranks under Intergalactic Law...

"From the people of this world, we seek forgiveness. We extend our hand in the hopes of friendship and peace."

Judge Judy smiled and said, "In light of recent developments, this case is—"

"NOT SO FAST, YOUR HONOR! YOU'RE OUT OF ORDER!!"

Everyone in attendance gasped as they turned to the chubby man with salt-and-pepper hair, moustache, and goatee.

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With a look of shock and anger at such impudence, Judge Judy roared, "Thad Marster, how DARE you say I am out of order in my own courtroom! This had betterbe good… 'Writer Boy'!" She took the phase pistol from Bailiff Byrd and pointed the red dot of the laser sight squarely between the man's eyes.

"Your honor," Thad began, "remember what the scroll said? The revealing comes first, the joining comes second, and then the judgment! I swear...you've got to get your ears cleaned out sometime soon." With a wicked smirk, he added, "Maybe that pea-shooter can help you do the job!"

"Ok," Judge Judy lowered the pistol and grumbled, "you've won this round. I guess this means you know how to reveal this 'Great Blue'?"

Thad looked toward the press box and called out, "Wade, could you please fast-forward that Lorwardian record of the transmission by about three minutes?"

As the tape was reset to the specified place, he turned to the Lorwardians and said, "You poor, misguided souls. If you would have just continued watching the tape, it would have been quite obvious who 'The Great Blue' really was..."

Thad acknowledged the 'thumbs-up' sign from Wade and said, "Ladies and gentlemen…" He then turned to the members of the interplanetary media, "…and everyone else in between…it is my great honor and pleasure to present...'The Great Blue'!"

The lights once again dimmed across the interior of Germain Arena as all eyes focused on the large screens surrounding them...

...A close-up image displayed a tiny hand as it tapped the microphone. The image pulled back a little, revealing a small hairless rodent, who cleared his throat and began...

"NA-na-naaa

Na-na-naaa-NA-na-na-na

Na-na-na-na-NAAAAAAAA…"

...near the end of the performance by the on-screen duo recognized as the rodent and his blonde-haired guardian, a small blue beacon began to grow to forty feet in height. The beacon gently brushed against the scoreboard tower hanging from the center of the arena's ceiling.

The lights regained their normal brightness to reveal the source of that glowing aura as the hairless rodent from the video. There were, however, a few genetic modifications, like giving a vibrant blue glow and growing tall enough to reach the scoreboard tower while standing on the 'courtroom' floor. Luckily, there was enough 'staging' space away from the 'courtroom' seating to allow the rodent to move freely without injuring anybody.

In the voice of a warrior, the rodent turned to those in the 'courtroom' and roared...

"I...AM...'THE GREAT BLUE'!!"

"Rufus...buddy!" Ron shouted as he hugged the large blue rodent. "For all these years, I knew you were real!" He turned to Kim with a triumphant grin, adding, "And you thought my childhood 'Rufus' was imaginary!!"

Monique looked at the larger-than-ever object of her affection with fear and wonder in her eyes. "My 'Baby Ru'," she weakly asked, "is that you?"

Rufus smiled at his long-time friend and gently purred, "Of course it's me, 'Honey Mo'." Noticing her apprehension, he shrank to his previous height, jumped up to her shoulder, and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

Warmonga rose and said, "Forgive us...we only seek clarity. Yes, you are blue now, and your size can become great, however..."

That was all Warmonga could say as Rufus began to glow brighter and wave his arms in the air. At that instant, every Lorwardian in attendance was sucked into a whirling vortex that spun quickly around the interior of the arena. After a minute of this centrifugal demonstration, he gently placed them back into their seats and diminished his aura. The Lorwardians were dizzy and somewhat nauseated, but otherwise unharmed.

After this display, he gave Monique another kiss on the forehead before jumping down to the floor. As he posed his next question, he changed from small and calm-voiced, to full-height with a booming voice, and back...

"What part of...I...AM...'THE GREAT BLUE'!!...confuses you?"

Warmonga knelt at his feet, bowed, and said, "The shroud of confusion has been lifted, oh 'Great Blue'. What is your bidding?"

Rufus chuckled, "Rise from the floor and take your seat, for it is time for my guardians to become joined with their destinies." He turned to Ron and said, "Chosen One, call forth the Lotus Blade."

Ron drew a deep, calming breath and slowly held out his arms. The familiar blue sword soon appeared in his hands.

"Just a cotton-picking minute!" Judge Judy sniped. "How did that weapon get past security?"

"Your honor," Sensei explained, "it just arrived from its resting place at Yamanouchi."

"Oh, really?" she asked in a skeptical tone. "What do I look like, the next contestant on 'Who Wants to be an Idiot'??"

Sensei shook his head and replied, "Consider all you have seen so far today...Aliens from distant worlds, laser pistols, glowing scrolls, and a forty-foot blue deity...Does the appearance of a mystical sword really seem that far out of place here?"

Judge Judy sighed and admitted, "You got me there. I guess it's par for the course today!"

Sensei gave a faint smile and began to fade again, this time becoming nearly transparent. Yori, Kim, and Nana rushed to his side while Ron continued to calmly display the sword.

Sensei waved them away and said, "Do not concern yourselves about me. Long ago, I was cast out from the Lotus Blade to live among you and serve as guardian to those who would someday be linked to it."

With a confused look on her face, Nana asked, "But why did you partner up with Team Able? There's no way I could have been one of these guardians! I definitely never had such a weapon as this."

Sensei looked at her and said, "Abigail, the Lotus Blade can take many forms to suit the needs of a situation. Do you remember the bracelet Nathan Able gave you on that train platform when you married him?"

"Of course I do." she responded. "It was my 'lucky bracelet'—you know that! It saved my life on more than a few missions. I only regret that I lost it in a fire on the night of my wedding to Tim. I...just wish I could have passed it on to Kimberly."

Sensei smiled and countered, "My friend, it was never lost...After guiding you and Timothy Possible out of the burning building, it simply found its way back home to Yamanouchi...

"My destiny was to protect Yamanouchi and the Lotus Blade until its newest guardians could take their rightful places of succession. Now that the time is at hand, I must return to the Blade and recharge its strength for the time it is needed again."

Rufus grew to human height long enough to join Sensei, Kim, Ron, and Nana in a group hug. During the embrace, Sensei said, "My friends, young and old, this departure is not forever. It's merely a farewell for now."

As they broke from each other, Sensei took a sobbing Yori in his arms.

Lifting up her head so her eyes met his, he said, "Daughter, do not worry. I will always live within the Blade as long as those with pure hearts such as 'The Great Blue', the joined Chosen Ones, and yourself keep its principles and honor intact...

"You have been training for this moment from the instant you arrived on the school's doorstep those many years ago. I leave Yamanouchi in your capable hands…Sensei."

Before another word could be spoken, Sensei floated in the air before becoming concentrated into an aura of pure green light. The aura poured itself into the Lotus Blade, causing the sword to give off brilliant flashes of light in all directions before it disappeared. Yori bowed her head and closed her eyes for a moment. She then raised her head nodded toward Kim and Ron.

She calmly said, "It has returned to the safety of Yamanouchi. The other joining may proceed now."

Kim reached over and grabbed Hana Stoppable from her mother's lap. With her other hand, she led her father through the 'courtroom' seating and into the back staging area.

Sensing her loss of any remaining control, Judge Judy shouted, "I haven't made my ruling yet! Where do they think they're going?"

With a deputy from the Lee County Sheriff Department in tow, Thad 'Writer Boy' Marster approached the bench and said, "I believe I can answer that. Remember when the media said Kim and Ron arrived with Harry and Nana last week? They not only filed their 'counter-claim' but some other paperwork as well, which required fulfillment of a three-day minimum waiting period before certification."

"W-w-waiting period?" Judge Judy stammered. "For what?"

With a sly grin, Thad answered, "Oh, you'll see!"

He turned back to Wade and gave another 'thumbs-up' sign. The arena's railings were suddenly decorated with white lace bunting. On the outer perimeter of the 'courtroom' seating, a white lattice rose from the elevated 'floor'.

At this point, Ron shed his blue kimono to reveal a tailored black tuxedo, its blue cummerbund trimmed with a thin green stripe on both top and bottom. Rufus quickly straightened Ron's blue bowtie with green edging before shrinking to his former size. In this state, he quickly jumped into Monique's purse, grabbed two small objects, and gave her another kiss before resuming human size.

Satisfied with the decorations, Thad explained, "Florida is one of only three states, along with South Carolina and Maine, where a Notary Public can perform this task. Since I am a Notary Public commissioned by the State of Florida, and you are not..."

He took Judge Judy's gavel and pointed it at her. With an air of smugness, he said, "...Under Section 741.07 of the Florida Statutes, I believe you are sitting in my chair."

The deputy escorted Judge Judy to a chair just off to the side of the bench as Thad nodded to the Germain Arena organist, seated just to the right of Wade. She played an introduction as Monique took a microphone offered by an arena staff member.

The lights dimmed and a spotlight was trained on the back of the 'courtroom' area, where Hana patiently stood. Everybody in attendance was impressed by such poise from someone so young. Those who knew her, however, were well aware of the grace which extended far beyond her physical appearance.

As the organist played an instrumental passage, Hana began walking toward the bench, sprinkling purple rose petals down the aisle as she proceeded. Once she was finished, she jumped into her mother's arms and proclaimed "Done!"

The audience laughed until the spotlight once again focused on the back of the 'courtroom'. At this point, Kim emerged with her father. They paused long enough for Kim to shed her kimono and accept her bouquet of long-stemmed roses. The safety pin was removed from the back of her ivory-colored gown, releasing the long train so that its full lacy splendor could be displayed. Anne began to shed a few tears as she saw how well her wedding dress fit her daughter.

Upon hearing the organist change the music to another song's introduction, Monique began to sing a melody which became all-too-familiar just over a year before the trial…

I know we've been friends forever,

But now I think I'm feeling something totally new.

And after all this time, I've opened up my eyes,

Now I see…You were always with me…

All who were seated in the 'courtroom', even the Lorwardians, were stunned at the radiance emanating from this vision in white lace and red hair as she gracefully proceeded down the aisle. She was escorted by her father, who barely kept his own composure at the sight.

Once they reached the front of the 'courtroom', she kissed her father's cheek and said, "I love you, Daddy."

He kissed her forehead and fought back the tears as he sniffed, "I-I love you too, K-Kimmie-cub."

He slowly let go of her arm and quietly rejoined Anne as Monique finished the song…

…Could it be, you were right here beside me,

And I never knew?

Could it be that it's true…that it's you!

Kim and Ron joined hands as they took the last four steps up to the bench.

Thad smiled and proclaimed, "Eleven months ago, it was my heart-felt pleasure to declare these two people as winners of an amazing 'around-the-world' competition. As great an honor as that was, it pales by comparison to being chosen for the task I am about to perform...

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here this afternoon to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony.

"With most ceremonies involving clergy, an opportunity is given for the airing of objections. However, that is not a requirement for a wedding performed by a Notary. Besides, I'm sure anybody having a problem with these two getting married would rather be on the receiving end of a phase pistol than that of their fury!"

Nervous laughter floated once again through the entire arena as Thad turned his eyes toward Ron.

"Ronald Stoppable," he asked, "do you take this woman, Kimberly Possible, to be your wife...to live together in holy matrimony, to love her, honor her, comfort her, and keep her in sickness and in health, forsaking all others...for as long as you both shall live?"

With a wide grin, Ron shouted, " I bon-diggety DO!"

While the audience laughed, Kim and Ron both blushed. Even Judge Judy couldn't contain her laughter.

Soon Thad turned to Kim and asked, "Kimberly Possible, do you take this man, Ronald Stoppable, to be your husband...to live together in holy matrimony, to love him, comfort him, and keep in sickness and in health, forsaking all others...for as long as you both shall live?"

Kim's green eyes shone brilliantly as she said, "I do."

Thad looked quickly to his left and right. Leaning closely to Kim, he joked, "Are you sure about that?"

After more laughter from everybody, Kim replied, "Yes, please-and-thank-you!"

Thad turned to Rufus and requested, "May we have the rings, please?"

On cue, Rufus presented Thad with two simple gold bands. The insides of each separate ring seemed like they were horribly scratched. When put together, the 'scratches' formed the engraved words "ETERNAL IS OUR LOVE". As the letters were etched, the words were combined. The 'E' in 'love' was also the first 'E' in 'eternal'. This made the message endless and seamless.

Thad handed one to Ron and said, "Ron, place the ring on Kim's finger and repeat after me…'With this ring, I thee wed.'…"

Looking deep into Kim's eyes, Ron complied with the ring placement and said, "With this ring, I thee wed."

Thad handed the other ring to Kim and told her, "Kim, place the ring on Ron's finger and repeat after me…'With this ring, I thee wed.'…"

A warm smile swept across Kim's face as she slipped the ring onto Ron's finger and said, "With this ring, I thee wed."

Thad received two manila envelopes from the Lee County deputy. From one envelope, he pulled out a certificate. He signed the certificate, placed his notary stamp in the appropriate location, returned it to the envelope, and offered it back to the deputy.

Placing one hand on the deputy' shoulder, Thad said, "Take this immediately to the Clerk of Courts office. They close in about an hour, and they're all the way downtown. Make sure you hit the lights and siren on this one!"

"Awww," the deputy protested, "I wanted to catch the end of the case!"

With the hand previously on the deputy's shoulder, Thad snatched the phase pistol. He lowered his eyes and growled, "Do I have to let Judge Judy here remind you about the penalty for a law enforcement officer's dereliction of duty under Intergalactic Law?"

Giving an audible gulp clearly picked up by the bench's microphone, the deputy snatched the envelope and ran full-sprint out of the arena.

The ensuing laughter from all in attendance gave Thad an opportunity to gaze longingly at the contents of the other manila envelope. In lieu of the standard certification fee, he received an 8-by-10 color portrait of a certain red-haired woman. Her features were more full-figured and mature than those of her daughter. In the 'waist-up' photograph, she wore her usual white lab coat, fully buttoned, with an unassuming purple blouse peeking underneath.

Above her hairline in the background of the picture was written:

"To Thad,

You have a caring soul and a gentle heart…"

At the base of her lab coat's position in the portrait, she further wrote:

"Best Wishes,

Anne"

While laughter began to subside, Thad lightly kissed the picture, put it back in the envelope and directed his eyes toward the 'lucky couple' before him.

He raised the gavel and proclaimed, "By the power vested in me by the State of Floi—"

"Boys," Judge Judy interrupted, "what are you doing?"

The attention of all in attendance at Germain Arena quickly turned toward Jim and Tim as they quickly hid objects behind their backs. After receiving suspicious looks from Thad and both the Possible and Stoppable families, they sheepishly brought their hands forward, revealing a simple white handkerchief and a small wine glass.

In their typical conversational volley, Jim started, "We hoped this"

Tim continued, "would happen today,"

"and, given Ron's faith and customs,"

"we figured we might as well"

"do this right!" they finished in unison.

Thad chuckled, "Okay, fellas. I guess your hearts are in the right place. Go ahead."

Jim handed the handkerchief to Tim, who wrapped it around the glass. He gently placed it beside Ron's right foot before returning to his seat. Throughout this process, the eyes of Thad, Bailiff Byrd, Judge Judy, and each member of both families focused on their every move to ensure nothing else was inserted into the glass or under the handkerchief.

Thad smirked, "As I was saying…By the power vested in me by the State of Florida, under Section 741.07 of the Florida Statutes, I now pronounce you husband and wife."

He pointed the gavel toward Ron and uttered, "You may kiss the bride…"

Ron took Kim into his arms, looked into her eyes once again, and beamed, "It would be my honor!" before firmly pressing his lips against hers.

During the kiss, Thad stepped away from the bench, handed the gavel back to Judge Judy and continued, "…and YOU may make your ruling!"

While the kiss continued in front of her, Judge Judy declared, "This case is dismissed." She rolled her eyes and added, "Thank God!"

At the same time Judge Judy banged her gavel, Ron stomped on the cloth-wrapped glass.

From every corner of the arena, there came a thunderous shout which nearly floored the newlyweds…

"MAZEL TOV!!"

Kim and Ron ran through the aisle of the 'courtroom' and stopped just before they reached the far end of the seating.

With a surprised look on his face, Ron turned to his bride and said, "Kim, this is the most wonderful day of our lives…and I didn't lose my pants!"

Kim gave him a thoroughly diabolical smile and purred, "Oh, I have a solution for that!"

She leaned close to his ear and whispered further elaboration as to how and when she would follow through with her 'solution'. All Ron could do was form a goofy grin and softly whisper back, "Ah-Boo-Yeah!"

Ron held Kim's bouquet as she took off her knee-high decorative garter. Once she gave it to Ron, he handed the flowers back to Kim. On a mutual count, they hurled their respective 'souvenirs' toward the front of the room.

Ron's strength propelled the garter high above the heads of virtually every person in the 'courtroom' section. Some were beginning to wonder if it would reach the stadium seating area. Those thoughts were quashed when Rufus calmly raised one paw and plucked it from the air. His "BOO-YEAH!" shout caused the scoreboard tower to slightly sway. Luckily, it remained in place for the rest of the festivities.

Meanwhile, dozens of females of all shapes, sizes, and species made a mad scramble for the bouquet as it entered its descent. In the end, only three of them had any real chance of capturing it. Joss Possible jumped high in the air and reached for the roses. She would have been successful had she not unexpectedly collided with an eager Warmonga. The floral arrangement ricocheted off the Lorwardian's back, right into the hands of the only other real contender…Monique!

Rufus was separated from Monique by the mob of well-wishers descending upon the ebony-skinned woman. He called out to her, "Bring the flowers to Yamanouchi. I will meet you there soon."

"You got it, baby." Monique managed to shout back in his direction.

Smiles grew on the faces of the newlyweds as they watched this exchange between their other best friends. Ron opened the exit door and carried Kim over its threshold to the awaiting hover-jet. The pilot handed Kim and Ron a note:

"Team Possible:

To reward you for all your previous work for Global Justice, and for defending the Earth as its last line of defense, please accept this aircraft as a token of our appreciation.

In addition to the actual craft, unlimited fueling and maintenance privileges are granted, redeemable at any GJ base with such capabilities world-wide.

The pilot has been paid twice his yearly salary in advance so that he may provide flight and safety-check training for your team before he is to report back to us.

Congratulations and best wishes for all that may come in the future.

Sincerely,

Dr. Elizabeth Director

Global Justice"

The 'technology-free' island originally reserved for their honeymoon was just off the Lee Island Coast. For Kim and Ron, 'happily ever after' was just fifteen minutes away.

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(END CREDITS)

CREATIVE CREDIT---'NON-ORIGINAL' WORKS

All 'Kim Possible' references---Disney.

All 'Judge Judy' references---Big Ticket Television/CBS Studios, Inc.

All 'Amazing Race' references---Amazing Race Productions/Jerry Bruckheimer Productions/Bertram van Munster

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'Could It Be?'

Composed by Adam Berry, Mark McCorkle, & Bob Schooley for Disney

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CREATIVE CREDIT---ORIGINAL

'Samurai Crunchbird'

'So the Reality'

'Thad Marster'

'Writer Boy'

'Team Able and Nate Able'

'Seven Scrolls of Toshimiru'

The perpetual 'ETERNALISOURLOVE' engraving

All parody 'pop-culture' references

(Rights agent for Thad Marster, aka "The Samurai Crunchbird").

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PARTICULARS---REAL OR FAKE?

'Southwest Florida International Airport'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's REAL

'Emeraldhead Resort Hotel'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's FAKE

'Fort Myers High School'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's REAL

'Kimpo Airport'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's REAL

'Intergalactic Law'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's FAKE

'Germain Arena'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's REAL

'Germain Arena organist'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's FAKE

'Firecats' and 'Everblades'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --They're REAL

'Playboy' Playmate Jenny McCarthy-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --They're…WHO CARES??

'Lee County Constitutional Complex'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's REAL

'Office of Documents and Licenses'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's FAKE

My notary commission-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's REAL

Specified Florida Statutes and marriage laws-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --They're REAL

Phyllis Diller-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --That's…JUST SICK AND WRONG!!

'Lee Island Coast'-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --It's REAL

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Author's ending notes:

1) Wow…that sums it all up in one word. I want to thank all the wonderful people who have reviewed these six incredible stories in the 'So the Reality' series.

As my life began in Omaha and led to Fort Myers, so has this series. It all creeps me out sometimes. When I look back on the previous stories, especially 'StR: Amazing Race', one thought continuously runs through my head…

"How the heck did I do that?"

Seriously, I hope my upcoming works can at least come close to 'StR'. At the risk of starting to sound too smug, many reviewers have indicated that I've set the bar pretty high, here.

2) As a special treat for those who have been loyally following this series, I will release an 'StR: Epilogue' story next Sunday, March 2nd. It will be a 'stand-alone' tale because it is not associated with any particular 'reality TV' show. It merely ties a few loose ends from this chapter, such as:

Yori's installation as Sensei…

Lorwardian Issues? Blessing from 'The Great Blue'? Maybe Toshimiru himself?

The resolution of the Monique/Rufus relationship…

Adjusting to Rufus being 'The Great Blue'? Unrequited love? Heartbreak?

Just where Kim and Ron will go to college…

University of Upperton? Trade school? None of the above?

The future of Team Possible itself…

What about the name? Who will be in it? Will it still fight to 'save the world'?

'StR: Epilogue' will wrap up all of these issues in a big red bow…and it's coming next Sunday, March 2nd. Please watch for it!

3) For those who are wondering…Yes, I am an actual Notary Public for the State of Florida. I received my commission on February 11, 2008, and it is valid through February 10, 2012. The Florida Statutes mentioned in this chapter really exist for the purposes outlined here. If you are in need of notary services in this state (for closing a house sale, to get married, etc.), send me a PM. I will contact you as to when and where I could meet you to assist you.

4) The production of this story, like that for any work of fiction, is solely dependent upon the constructive feedback of its readers. If you like it, I will gladly make more. If you think of ways to make it better, I am always open to suggestions. If you really think it's a piece of garbage, stop me before I strike again!! Once again, Review me, e-mail me if you wanna reach me! If you want to 'PM' me, that's ok!

Your friend in writing, taking a bow as the curtain closes,

The Samurai Crunchbird