Ch.54
After Ron headed out to meet up with Kim for the mission Yori went to the side checking the time on her phone. Noting that it would be the evening in Japan she called Sensei.
The conversation proceeded in Japanese. "Hello, Yori."
"Hello, Master Sensei." Yori greeted.
"Is something the matter, Yori." Asked a seemingly concerned Sensei.
"I'm not sure Sensei but Ron-san and another person both showed concern for my wellbeing yesterday. Saying they got the feeling of never seeing me again making me wonder if it was an omen." Yori explained.
"Hmm, that may well be the case Yori. As you know Stoppable-san abilities are not all in a physical plane." Explained Sensei before adding. "I'll act as if this is a warning and take the proper action. You'll be relieved of training Stoppable-san and return to Yamanouchi immediately."
"I...I can't Sensei. I know it may be dangerous but if I were to leave and instead of me the one lost is Ron-san would not all be lost." Yori said quietly.
"I understand your concern Yori but the others can continue to take care of Stoppable-san. And Hirotaka will be sent to continue training him. He should be in no more danger than he is now." Sensei insisted.
"I know Sensei but I have the feeling that my place is by his side." Yori admitted, adding. "He is my sun, grandfather and I will not let danger separate us."
"And you may very well be one of his stars but I do not wish to loose you." Sensei admitted.
"Grandfather as you have many times stated one can only face destiny not avoid it. If we are to prevail who better to protect me then the Chosen One himself." Yori explains.
There was a long moment of silence as Sensei accepted the facts before speaking again. "As you wish, Yori."
"Grandfather, do you really think I'm one of his stars?" Yori asked curiously.
Chuckling Sensei asked in turn. "What do you recall of the Chosen One's stars?"
"That they were his mates, his strength, his guide and the keepers of his heart." Yori quickly answered.
"Now tell me little one, do you not already meet that criteria?" Sensei again asked.
Now a completely blushing Yori stammered. "I...I...er...yes, I do. How did you know grandfather?"
"Your mother had me guard a seal that she placed on you and yesterday it broke. Considering you never called for help I assumed that it was consensual." Sensei explained. "As for knowing it was Stoppable-san, well I do know you little one, you have liked him since he visited us at Yamanouchi."
Now Yori was blushing profusely at the revelation that her grandfather and mother had set an early warning system in place in case she became sexually active. Still embarrassed, Yori came up with an excuse to end the call.
~~~~~
The mission turned out to be about Drakken and one of his take over the world bids.
It was an underwater lair this time and after the infiltration they were spotted on the shift change and captured by the henchmen. Ron wanted to complain about the unexpected shift change till he remembered they were in a different time zone. 'This also explained why Shego had to leave early.' He thought.
"A shift change." Kim muttered still trying to wrap her head around the capture.
"Yeah, time zones, who knew they get us one day." Ron joked but Kim's glare quickly shut him up. 'Not the right time, noted.' He concluded. "What's the plan?"
"E3." Kim stated.
"That's rude shouldn't we at least let him tell us the plan before we make it crash on him?" Ron asked. Another glare from Kim and escape plan three it was.
~~~~~
Shortly after their conversation Drakken enters the room. "And so Kim Possible, the time has come for you to-" Drakken begins to say as he turns around to discover the disappearing silhouettes of Ron and Kim followed by an explosion. "Aw come on, time out. I haven't even gotten to my gloating phase yet."
Drakken turns around and Shego stands next to him. "This is getting ridiculous."
"I'd say." Shego agrees as the room is flooded.
Nearly an hour later finds a soaking wet Drakken and Shego making their way through a local Marty Mart.
"I'm serious Shego, Kim Possible has foiled my plans for the last time!" Drakken states.
Shego while squeezing water out of her hair responds. "Last time today, maybe."
"We've been going about this all wrong." States Drakken as he pushes the shopping cart forward.
"By we, you mean you, right?" Shego asks.
"We have to take the fight to her. I am putting a hold on all take over the world ventures until we have eliminated Kim Possible once and for all." Drakken declares as he stops and scoops a large section of magazines into the cart.
"Wait, these are all teen magazines. What are you planning to do, read her fashion horoscope?" Shego points out after picking one up, with a laugh.
Drakken takes the magazine and adds it to the cart as he starts explaining. "Don't you see Shego? Kim Possible is a teenager, these magazines provide a direct portal into the unfathomable mind of the modern teen. To defeats one's enemy one must first know one's enemy. Muhaha uhahha uhuhahaha...we should pick up some milk while we are here."
This was Drakken's early afternoon and by the time Shego inspected, mocked and pointed out to him at the back up lair that the most common problem for teens was embarrassment, he had his plan. And he knew exactly who to call for the necessary items.
~~~~~
Ron had gotten back from the mission in record time and had even scheduled lunch with Kim the next day at Bueno Nacho.
At home he went straight to the lab and found Yori helping Felix test some adjustments he made to the Neuro Linker. Seeing that Yori was still moving around Ron guessed it hadn't work, yet. Then he looked towards the left and found Wade and Mrs. Renton working on the programming that was going to determine some of the Neuro Linker's features.
"Hey guys, I'm back." Ron announced his presence.
After everyone greeted him Felix said. "Ron can you give me a hand here, no matter how I tweaked it her body still moves while she is diving."
"You got it." Ron said making his way over.
An hour later they had worked out a synapse intercept feature into the Neuro Linker. All that was needed was a command and they settled on Burst Link(no Accel World or SAO will be happening). This would initiate the synapse intercept for the full dive(or complete virtual immersion) technology.
"So how's it coming along with the game?" Ron asked after the last test and it's safety steps.
"Oh right I haven't told you yet." Felix says and explains. "We got the green light and she will stop by at 4pm."
"Felix, that's now." Ron said looking at his phone. It was 4:15pm.
"I'm so dead." Felix yelled already moving towards the lift.
By the time he returned he had a red cheek and a goofy smile so it was hard for Ron to tell if he was reprimanded or rewarded, Zita was with him carrying a couple bags.
"Hello Mrs. Renton, Ron, Yori. I heard you guys were in need of a game."
"Zita, I should have known." Ron said.
"Zita dear, you know there's no need to be so formal, call me Mary." Said Mrs. Renton.
"Good afternoon Zita-san." Yori greets.
"So what kind of platform are we working with?" Zita asks and explains. "My game is compatible with the known ones but Felix tells me this is a whole new one and next gen."
It's easier to show you then explaining." Felix said and looks to Ron. "Let's show her."
"It's all you wheelman." Says Ron handing over the prototype.
A skeptical Zita puts on the Neuro Linker and starts her experience. Twenty minutes later she had even switched to Spanish in her excitement and was doing a couple of moves with the device.
Reigning in her excitement Zita was finally able to give her assessment. "This is absolutely amazing." She said giving Felix a big kiss. "Though I'll need to work on the visual data to make it up to par with the device I can have the demo ready by Wednesday."
"That's great!" Said Ron before asking what was on everyone's mind. "Can you share what your game is about. I think we are all dying to know."
"Oh right. It's an MMORPG I'm calling Conquest. It's inspired by Everlot. At first the players are to use the missions to gain fame and either join or create a force in the game. Using those forces they are to conquer territory by means of their choosing. Weapons will range from unarmed to weapons like swords, bows, maces, hammers, lances and such. Each character will be able to unlock up to two elements that will assist them from a variety available. There was also going to techniques from various uses of martial arts and weapons to assist in combat or travel."
"That sounds amazing!" Everyone comments in various ways.
"How far along the development are you?" Ron asks.
"Originally I would have said eighty percent." Zita says thinking a moment. "With this new tech I'd have to say sixty percent give or take. I'll have to rework the visuals, remake movement mechanics and get some experts of real martial arts for authentic moves. Maybe some diving, parkour and rock climbing experts as well as gymnasts. Not to mention the voice actors. There is also a skill creation option that I want to add now that I've seen what we're working with."
"I like where your line of thought is at." Ron admits. "Wade, with the proper funds how long do you think it take you to contact and arrange proper experts in the respective fields that are needed?"
"Funds? Guys one of the reasons I was working alone on the project is the lack of funds." Zita comments.
"Don't worry about it I have it covered." Ron says then adds. "For movement we'll need a full range of movement provided so any actions are supported. There's also a ten percent pain sensitivity that I would like incorporated to account for fights so we'll have to add sense of touch."
"But that's your money. And a sense of touch, can you even incorporate it?" Zita says.
"First, it's an investment into a company I'm making and I'll likely get the money back. Second, yes I can." Ron confidently admits.
"Trust him Zita, Ron's been on fire lately." Felix advises.
"I trust him, it just feels like I'm taking advantage of him." Zita says.
"Don't worry Zita, I know you wouldn't do that." Ron says then looks at Wade and Mrs. Renton. "Wade I would like access to your holographic tech, just name your price."
"Sure Ron, but what for?" Wade asks after thinking a moment.
"I just figured out how we can incorporate a sense of touch and the holographic technology will help on future projects." Ron explains adding. "It can also help with advertisements."
"You're really in the zone Ron." Wade says.
"Yeah ideas just keep coming." Ron says and looks to Yori. "We're going to need your help soon Yori. Also Felix, help Zita with the game, we'll multitask for now."
"Okay." Felix agrees leading a still stunned Zita to an open space so she could set up her equipment.
Ron wasn't kidding when he said ideas just kept coming. He also had one for a super computer to incorporate to a select few Neuro Linker's and an A.I. for his personal one. Then there was the telepathic communication that he was also thinking of incorporating so that he could bypass the voice box of the human body, thus helping people speak again or for the first time.
Ron worked with Mrs. Renton and Wade making the upgrade for sense of touch to the Neuro Linker for a while before his speed left no room for their assistance.
"Wade do you have a spare for the holographic tech?" Asked Mrs. Renton.
"I do, are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Wade asks.
"I think so." Says Mrs. Renton explaining. "Bring the device over, install and have Ron incorporate his upgrade so we can test."
"Exactly." Wade says.
"Nice, I'll drive you." Mrs. Renton says and looks at Yori asking. "Yori can you come and help?"
"Of course, Mrs. Renton-san." Yori agrees seeing as Ron was busy at the moment and she wanted to help.
Mrs. Renton, Wade and Yori came back with the devices necessary for the holographic tech and found Ron exactly where they left him.
Three hours after Wade set up the holographic device and showed everyone how it worked Ron stopped working declaring. "It's done."
"Already?" Zita asks. "Can we see how it works?"
"Later." Ron says explaining. "I think it's about time we eat. What are you guys in the mood for? Pizza? Chinese? Italian? Mediterranean?"
"Are you cooking Ron?" Asks Felix.
"Not unless you guys want me too. I was thinking on ordering food." Ron admits.
"I'm sorry Ron but I have to ask you to cook." Says Mrs. Renton.
"Me too." Wade nods.
"Me as well." Zita adds and Felix nods.
"Okay, I can't really blame you." Ron says asking. "So what are we eating, since we'll need to buy the ingredients?"
"How about Mediterranean?" Asks Mrs. Renton looking seriously at Felix.
"I'm fine with that." Says a nervous Felix and Mrs. Renton nods.
Everyone seeing this agrees that Mediterranean it is with a laugh.