Ch.65
When Ron opened his eyes he looked at Yori like it was the first time he saw her. Yori had a red aura around her and he thought to be in the presence of a goddess.
"Fairy." Teacher Xu exclaimed.
"What do you mean?" Ron asked.
"When a few outstanding beauties achieve a certain level of renown and power they used to be recognized as fairies." Teacher Xu explained.
"It suits her." Ron agreed and sat there enjoying just looking at Yori.
A few minutes later, Yori opened her eyes and blushed when she saw the way Ron looked at her.
"Ron-san, are you feeling better?" Yori asked.
"Yeah and again I have to apologize to you." Ron said explaining. "I know this situation has been difficult on you and I haven't been the most reasonable person lately so I'm sorry for everything. Will you forgive me?"
Ron didn't expect Yori to cry but she shed tears that looked like gems to him.
"Un." Yori said nodding.
Ron chose to close the distance between them and kiss her. Even as he did he could feel Yori's constant care and affection, once again being grateful for his luck.
"We should go on a date one of these days." Ron comments.
Yori's smile became a little wider and Ron could feel her joy radiating towards him. With that thought in mind Ron stands and brings Yori inside.
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Although Wade was asked to give Ron some space, he still worked on the project from his room so the game development and other aspects continued on track. Ron stepped into the lab greeting Felix and Zita, getting right into work. Yori was helping with the translator for translations between English and Japanese. Another thing to note was that other translations were given to professionals to complete, then Wade was to compile them into the program. The result, a multilingual translation software.
As everyone worked on their respective tasks Ron stood and went to the computer and began searching for something. A few minutes later he called Yori over and the two talked quietly to not disturb the rest.
"Do you think they are still functional Ron-san?" Yori asked.
"It's not a hundred percent certain but it's worth a check. They would be perfect for the Neuro Linker, specifically my own." Ron explained his hope.
"Okay, I'll arrange transporation." Yori said and took the lift up.
Ron went over to Felix and Zita explaining that he and Yori were going out for a few hours.
"If you need anything don't hesitate to ask." Ron said.
"Got it man, you have fun." Felix says.
"Zita go easy on him." Ron says and heads to the lift leaving a blushing Zita behind.
The last thing Ron hears as he is going up is Zita talking to Felix. "Chico, I'm going to make you pay for that."
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An Island off of the Gulf of Mexico
"This place hasn't changed much." Ron comments.
"Are you sure Ron-san?" Asked Yori.
"Yeah just past that forest should be the hive mind base the Bebe's built." Ron confidently lead the way and like he said they found the base for the Bebe hive mind.
Ron was surprised by the little it changed though it's been months since they shut it down. Walking into the base Ron looked around and everything was where they left it, now he just needed to find the Bebe hive mind.
Ron checked the devices and got into their network with a computer but he couldn't find the Bebe hive mind. Yori checked for hidden entrances or panic rooms but found nothing as well. They looked around for over an hour but found nothing. Ron even went as far as to calling out to the Bebe's. When that didn't work Ron sat down to think and remembered that his senses could cover a great distance and in greater detail after becoming a heaven grade practitioner so he decided to try it.
Starting in meditation, Ron focused on his surroundings and began expanding his senses. Teacher Xu had explained that after stabilizing his Ki he could will his senses outward and even create a field of complete awareness with little difficulty but he wasn't there yet thus focus was necessary through meditation. In a few minutes Ron senses covered the diameter of the facility and expanded outwards. As he was caught up in expanding his senses he failed to pick up on the sound at first.
"Bzt, bzt, bzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzt, bzt, bzt."
When Ron noticed the noise he zeroed in instantly. It was coming from above the device Bonnie had been strapped to when the Bebe's chose her as their queen.
"Bzt, bzt, bzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzt, bzt, bzt."
It was faint, like it would go out any second now but it repeated the same pattern.
"Bzt, bzt, bzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzt, bzt, bzt."
Again and again.
"Bzt, bzt, bzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzt, bzt, bzt."
It took a moment but Ron did recognize it as Morse Code.
"Bzt, bzt, bzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzt, bzt, bzt."
"S.O.S!" Ron whispered, standing to check the bee hive that was connected to a sealed capsule where Bonnie was trapped.
"Bzt, bzt, bzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzt, bzt, bzt."
The sound barely increased with proximity but Ron noticed the difference. Climbing onto the capsule Ron took a look around and saw a damaged area at the back.
"Bzt, bzt, bzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzt, bzt, bzt."
Looking inside he spotted a crystal like sphere and saw cracks on its surface is were the sound generated from.
"Bzt, bzt, bzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzzt, bzt, bzt, bzt."
It was controlled burst of electricity to mimic Morse Code between the cracks.
"I got you." Ron assured and reached inside for the orb.
To remove it was simple as it wasn't bolted to anything and he simply lifted it and pulled it out. As soon as he did, Ron saw the orb seem to power down and hoped it's functions were still intact.
"Yori, I found them." Ron announced. "We need to hurry back to the lab, they're damaged."
"Okay, Ron-san." Yori easily agreed.
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Ron and Yori made it back to Middleton sometime past 4am and headed into the lab. Surprisingly no one was up which made Ron glad they were getting proper rest. What he didn't know was that Felix and Zita were in the apartments working on the game. Mrs. Renton and Wade were likewise doing an all nighter at their places.
As best as Ron could tell the Bebe hive mind either went into some form of hibernation or ceased functioning all together. With that in mind Ron set up a power supply for the Bebe hive mind and tried to communicate with them but to no avail. He spent an hour trying various ideas before leaving with Yori.
Upstairs Rom went about making breakfast after they got ready for their morning exercise. The run was completed and Ron still had to wash paint off of himself. When it was time for school they stepped outside and found Zita and Felix waiting for them.
"Morning!" Zita greets from sitting atop Felix's lap.
"Hey." Says Felix.
"Good morning Zita-san, Felix-san." Yori greets.
"Hey guys, what brought you here so early?" Ron asks.
"We never left." Felix explains adding. "Had the place all to ourselves." Zita elbows him in the ribs. "Not that we did anything." A blushing Zita puts her hand over his mouth stopping him from making things worse.
"Either way I'm glad you're here, about today's tutoring..." Ron began explaining some of the plans he came up with.
Zita got off of Felix and went over to Yori asking something and a smiling Yori gave it to her.
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Shego had just arrived at Drakken's latest lair and still couldn't believe it. Drakken had gotten a lair so far in the open that people might not even believe it if they found it. Still, she focused on what she wanted to get done and looked for Drakken.
Finding him Shego announced. "Dr.D, I'm retiring."
"Wha-what do you mean Shego? We are so close!" Drakken states.
"I'm sorry Dr.D but the decision has been made." Shego was adamant.
"Very well, I'll notify the team and we'll send you off right." Drakken says seeming to accept which satisfied Shego.
"Okay." Shego agrees.
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When Drakken heard that Shego wanted to retire he started cursing inside his head. The timing was horrible as he still needed her to carry out his latest scheme. Not to mention she took care of almost everything. So he would have to enact his back up plan. A plan he came up with after previous failures to take over the world and one he never hoped he'd have to try since failing meant great personal harm.
Drakken went about seemingly preparing to send Shego off. He had the henchmen set up for a party and made some refreshments himself. He even took a step further and bought confetti cannons. A couple hours later there was a cake, cookies, ice cream and alchohol to go with the decorations.
Shego saw the care and seemed to relax a bit for which the nervous Drakken took as a small victory. The party started without a hitch, everyone ate and drank plenty before Drakken decided to give a speech.
"...so I guess what I'm trying to say is that Shego was a valued team member and as such I choose to remember her." Drakken concluded and looked around at his henchmen. "That's the cue for the confetti cannons."
The seemingly drunk and in some cases drunk henchmen, for relying on liquid courage, picked up their confetti cannons and aimed at Shego from all around her, firing. What came out were a bunch of darts that by the time Shego realized she couldn't evade them all, getting hit by at least half a dozen from the first volley. The second shot struck true and all the seemingly drunk henchmen hit her. The still clad in green plasma Shego started teetering from side to side glaring all around her.
Drakken still stood on the stage feeling as if he was trapped with a beast. When Shego's knees hit the floor and her powers started to fade he straightened and spoke again. "And a team member you will always be."
Author's Note
Sorry for the short chapter but it was necessary to have the full impact to stop where I stopped.
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