Ch.19

Just as Ron put the finishing touches on desert, he remembered to check his phone for an update from his tutors. Seeing a text from Monique, explaining hers and Tara's decision, he sent a quick reply confirming he got the message and went back to work. Dinner consisted of coffee-rubbed steak and mashed potatoes. The real treat for the ladies was dessert. A double layer chocolate cake with a rich softness to bring it to another level and vanilla ice cream as a side.

As he put the cake in the fridge so that Rufus wouldn't sneak a bite, he remembered the last time he made it. It was last mother's day, as a surprise for his mother, sadly, as he opened the door to his parents bedroom, he received their usual surprise, they left for another trip without so much as a word in advance. Shaking the memory away, he called out for the ladies. "Dinner is ready."

From the living room, he heard their reply. "On our way Ron-san." Said Yori while Shego added. "Great I'm starving."

Not long after their reply, Rufus made his presence known. "Hungry!"

"I got you covered buddy." Ron replied with a smile, pointing towards Rufus food.

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As Shego sat down to eat, she looked at what Ron had prepared and wondered why he was so excited that he wouldn't say what was on the menu beforehand. Steak and mashed potatoes was a fairly simple meal, Shego thought while remembering multiple high class restaurants she visited around the world. After her first bite though, that notion disappeared from her mind. The simple appearance of the meal only served to hide the great taste it contained. A few more bites later, she realized that she finished her food while lost in the taste. Seeing as she was still hungry, Shego decided to ask for seconds.

Before she could ask though, Ron grabbed her plate and served another helping while asking. "So, what do you think?"

"Delicious!" Shego replied. "I honestly meant it yesterday, your a great cook but even I did not realize it was to this degree. You can seriously make a living out of it." She complimented.

"Shego-san is right." Adds Yori while handing her plate over. "The meal you prepared is delicious, Ron-san."

"Glad you're enjoying it but leave some room for dessert." Ron reminded with a smile while focusing on his food.

"I don't know if I'll be able to." Replies Shego while Yori nods.

"Trust me, it's worth it." Ron adds.

Shego had a hard time stopping and leaving room for dessert. From looking at Yori, Shego could tell she wasn't alone. When she looked from Yori to Ron at the head of the table, Shego had to admit she was looking forward to dessert. "So, are you going to keep us waiting?"

"Not my style." Ron replied with a smile, standing and headed into the kitchen with the dishes. It wasn't long before he came back holding a chocolate frosted cake and a half gallon of vanilla ice cream.

"You're going to love this!" Ron declared as he cut slices and served them. "Some ice cream?"

"Yes please!" Shego/Yori/Rufus

After serving us, I notice Ron sit with his serving but he didn't take a bite right away. Looking to Yori, I noticed he was waiting for our reactions, with that in mind, I bit into the double layer chocolate cake...

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Ron waited for Yori and Shego to taste the cake, excited for their reactions. This was one of his oldest dishes and he has been improving it for nearly as long. All of his efforts should have paid off mother's day but it wasn't meant to be. Now that he had a chance to show the ladies his appreciation for trying to make him feel better, Ron brought out this dish, confident that they'd like it. Still, even Ron with all his cooking talent could not have foreseen their reaction, seeing as he usually taste his own dishes himself with the occasional help from Rufus.

"Nnnh!" Shego/Yori. As Ron heard, what he could only describe as a sensual moan, escape their lips, he froze, his brain crashing and attempting to reboot.

A minute later he came to his senses, expecting to receive a beating but noticed both Shego and Yori were in a world of their own. When he heard another pleasure filled sigh escape their lips, Ron blushed profusely. He tried focusing on his food but after almost choking on the first bite, he decided to wait till they finish. As they continued eating, Ron noticed another problem. Shego and Yori's voices were making the blood in his body head downward. Ron was briefly grateful that he was seating, since it would help conceal his growing erection.

Thankfully, once the ladies took their last bite and were savoring the taste, he was able to continue eating. Soon his growing problem, along with his blush were hardly noticeable. Taking the last bite, Ron decided to ask their thoughts. "So, how was it?"

Shego and Yori exchanged a look before speaking, having a silent conversation until Shego answered. "I can honestly say that's the best cake I've tasted."

"I completely agree with Shego-san." Added Yori.

Hearing their words, Ron couldn't help but flash his most infectious grin. "Boo Yah!" He shouted, briefly feeling relieved since they were the first outside himself and Rufus to taste the cake. Thinking a moment he decided to offer seconds. "Another slice?"

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Shego had to admit, it was worth it to leave room for dessert. After seconds, she became aware that with the sensory overload not only was she and Yori moaning with satisfaction, but Shego found herself a little wet, which was a first for her. Shego has dined in many of the best places around the world, but Ron's dessert was the first to actually make her wet and she admitted he had talent. The great food aside, it was time to ask some questions and from Ron's body language, he was thinking the same.

"All right, I guess it's time for that talk." Ron said as he finshed the dishes and begins walking towards the livingroom.

"Ok." Shego agrees, following behind with Yori.

Taking a seat, Ron took a deep breath while he waited for both Yori and Shego to seat. He once again reminded. "So as promised, I'll answer any questions you have as long they are my secrets to share."

Shego looked into Ron's eyes and was able to see he was being absolutely honest. 'If I push the wrong question he will shutdown on me. Seeing as he has no obligation to answer my questions, but is going to do so, the least I can do is honor his condition.'

"You got it." Shego agreed, taking a moment to organize her thoughts. "So let's go back a couple days. Did you really track down my location just to apologize?"

Ron nervously rubbed the back of his head before answering. "I know this my be hard to believe but that is correct. Although my parents aren't around much, they did teach me one thing, don't waste time. When they want to do something, they do, most of the time I find out through notes or a call after the fact. So once I decided to apologize, I did what I could to apologize quickly."

"No kidding, how did you even find my number." Shego asked quickly, hoping to move the subject from Ron's 'parents'.

"Ah, that was thanks to having unrestricted access to blue boy's system. I remember his setup and it's weaknesses. So I wrote a program to hack in and get what I needed." Ron admitted with pride.

"You make it sound so easy, but I remember just last week you lost your pants trying to run from henchmen." Shego teased.

At her words Yori giggled and Ron spoke. "Ok, so there were setbacks. The first program failed and by the end of running the second my computer crashed but I got in." Ron defended with smile.

"How were you able to do this though? Last week you seemed to have your hands full just keeping your pants and once you were turned evil it was like you could do anything." Shego asked hoping for an explanation and was surprised with the effects her words had on Ron. His breathing accelerated and he began gripping the armrest like his life depended on it. Seeing this, Shego felt conflicted but before she could place the reason, Ron took a deep breath and spoke barely above a whisper.

"Let's not talk about me being evil." Ron said while looking at the floor.

"Yeah." Shego agreed, deciding to figure out her internal conflict later.

"As for how I did things while I wasn't myself and finding you, well, in all honesty I am not sure. I don't exactly remember learning them. When it comes to school I just maintain a passing grade or the necessary grade to stay in a specific class. There are so many people that are capable of doing these things around me that I probably picked it up at some point." Ron explained after thinking for a bit.

"Ok, next question. Since when can you fight?" Shego asked genuinely interested.

Smiling, Ron began to speak. "I've had the basics to self defense down for the longest. I also help KP with her training, though I don't think she realizes I've improved since I don't really fight back. As for the improvements after that, a couple months."

"Alright." Said Shego taking a moment to think. 'Now the one I really want to know, but will he answer. ' "How is it that you've healed to the point you don't have a single scar from my abilities?"

Shego did not expect an answer, she thought Ron would ignore it but he surprisingly answered. "That's a result of Monkey Fist's obsession with something called 'Tai Shing Pek Kwar' and 'Mystical Monkey Power'. He had requested help to retrieve some Jade Idols with his archeologist background and intended to use them to grant himself with MMP. When Wade found out about this, he tricked me with the hologram technology he was testing into a solo mission to stop him. In the process me and Rufus were granted MMP. Add the help of Rufus and my mentor and I was able to heal without a scar." Ron explained and added as an afterthought. "Although I don't know if it would help with the old ones."

Shego took a moment processing what she heard. She made two conclusions from the information Ron provided. One, Ron was telling the truth. She felt certain he wasn't lying and this troubled her but Shego decided to worry about it later. And two, Ron had a backer that not only protected him but was training him. Once again certain that Ron was anything but average, Shego let the idea sink in.

"Ok, last question. Why is your mentor training you? Better yet, for what is he training you?" Shego finally asked, since the thought of a secret organization involved with Ron bothered her. 'I'll have to look into them and check if they are a problem...for taking over the world.' Shego lied to herself not willing to admit she was worried about Ron. 'Let's see my guess on this mentor's gender is correct at least.'

Ron took a moment to answer. "The simplest answer is so that I can help others. More than that, I am not at liberty to say."

"Ok, that's all the questions I'll ask." Shego said. 'He didn't take the bait.' Taking a look a glance at her phone she noticed it was getting late. "Time to sleep, seeing as you have school tomorrow."

"Oh, it's this late already!" Ron exclaimed looking at his phone. "Your right, I need to sleep." He added. "Good night Shego, Yori."

"Night Ron/Ron-san!" Shego/Yori.

As Shego was heading upstairs Ron called out. "And Shego, thanks."

Pausing, Shego asked. "For what?"

"Believing me." He answered.

Shego smiled to herself, he was thanking her for simply believing him, truly one of a kind. "Night Ron."