Ch.107
Ron woke up in an unfamiliar setting but wasn't surprised since he remembered they were en route to a safe location when he passed out. Realizing that he was in some sort of hospital Ron looked around and saw his Neuro Linker charging at his side and greeted Bebe knowing that she would be monitoring him. "Morning Bebe."
"It's actually noon, Ron." Bebe corrected before adding. "Glad to see you awake."
"How long was I out this time?" Ron asked and his voiced carried a hint of concern.
"Only a day, Ron." Bebe soothed when she noticed his vitals briefly spike. "I've alerted everyone that your conscious so they'll be in momentarily."
"Thanks Bebe, you rock." Ron said grateful for everything she does for him.
As he waited Ron observed the condition of his body and his Ki control. 'Everything in working order, perfect!' Ron thought as the door was opened and his ladies came in. In the lead was Monique followed close behind by Tara and Bonnie who were just a step ahead of Ann, Amy, Shego and Yori. Then Wade followed up with the twins, his girlfriend and her parents followed by Zita, Felix and Mrs. Renton. Wade's parents entered a moment later with their hosts.
As Ron was being showered in lots of affection he noticed every entry into the room and prompted the girls for introductions to the Dubois.
"Dr's Dubois, I'm Ronald Dean Stoppable and it is my honor to be in your home." Ron introduced himself and thanked them for their hospitality but just as he was moving the topic towards compensation he was cut off.
"Mr. Stoppable it's Susan and AL, please set aside formalities and make yourself at home. As the honor is ours to have you here there's no need to further complicate things." Susan quickly interrupted when she saw Ron's overly formal behavior, AL nodding at her side.
Seeing this Ron grinned and rubbed the back of his head awkwardly. "Sorry about that and I strongly hope you'd call me Ron, it's what friends and family are allowed and you've proven yourselves friends."
Ron saw Susan's and AL's eyes expand at his offer and nod seriously at his trust.
"You won't regret it Ron!" AL spoke for both of them.
Smiling Ron nodded then asked. "How are Akito-san and Makoto-san?"
"Makoto woke up early this morning and there were no abnormalities to his health." Ann clarified having run a few tests on his brain. "As for Akito, he woke up during the night and besides feeling lightheaded his tests show his on the road to recovery."
Sighing, Ron said. "That's great!"
"Now Ron, it's time to run a few test to be on the safe side and then you too can be up and about." Susan suggested and everyone nodded in agreement. "Doctor's orders."
"With pleasure." Ron agreed.
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After exiting the room with the other friends, family and lovers of Ron Shego turned to Yori and spoke to her telepathically.
"Did Ron seem to be drawing a tide of Ki towards himself just now?" Shego asked.
Yori didn't take even a split second to answer. "Yes, but it should be impossible to do so out of meditation."
"Guess we can only ask him." Shego sighed and waited with everyone as they chatted.
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An hour and a half after continous tests Ron came walking out with the doctors and Akito who got the okay to leave the medical wing to the relief of everyone. There were hugs and thank yous to Akito for keeping them safe and then to Makoto and Sae when they appeared.
Feeling like a great weight was lifted off his shoulders at his family and friends not being traumatized from the experience, Ron suggested. "How about a meal by yours truly?"
"Sorry Ron but a late lunch should be served in the dining room by now." AL explained.
"Dinner is on me and I won't take no for an answer." Ron stated to the laughter of those around him.
"Okay, but for now follow me." Susan said as she lead them to the dining room.
Ron soon met Richard and smiled proudly at having helped him have a normal life. Then he noticed that the atmosphere was of fun and laughter and he couldn't help but smile, this moment was what Ron pictured for his life.
With that thought Ron decided to take a step forward tonight.
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After lunch everyone gathered in a spacious living room and talked. It didn't take long for Shego, Yori, Sae, Makoto and Akito to corner Ron and ask about the constant flow of Ki around him.
"I really don't know how to explain it properly but I'll try." Ron said and took a moment to collect his thoughts. "As you all know when we gather and refine Ki we do so while sitting still in meditation." Ron began and watched them nod. "This is commonly known as the only safe way to gather and refine Ki since the level of focus required for the process is extreme. Now my master Xu Ming Yue managed to move a step further in a long and drawn out battle where she had no choice but to gather and refine Ki as she fought. It was by no means easy and her attempts led to injuries at first but she had pushed on like a toddler learning to walk. In simpler terms she taught her subconscious to gather and refine her Ki without her focused thoughts, like moving our limbs without conscious thought but just intent. For me it was much the same as I was pushed by need to get back to you guys." Ron concluded then added. "See what I mean, it's not easy to explain."
"Like learning to walk, huh." Yori muttered lost in her thoughts like the others.
"Hey if you guys are gonna try it you should at least have someone that cam heal you around. As for Yori and Shego I highly recommend waiting until after giving birth." Ron suggested seeing them in their thoughts.
"You're right Ron." Shego agreed though Ron could see her irritation at having to wait.
"How about I provide a safe environment to practice?" Ron suggested.
"How? Where?" Akito asked.
"Conquest!" Ron answered all of them. "I can test whether it's possible to learn it since I've done so and tech you or let you observe."
"Okay, where can we..." Makoto began asking but was interrupted by Bonnie.
"What has you all so secretive?" Bonnie asked and by her side were Tara, Monique, Amy, Ann, Wade and pretty much everyone else.
"We are going to Conquest and learning directly from Ron." Sae explained. "Since it's a safe environment to train our Ki since the damage received can easily be healed."
"What are you going to be learning and can we tag along?" Felix asked this time.
"May we know what your master named this technique, Ron?" Akito asked as respectfully as possible.
"Well, she never did name it but I'm partial to Full Ki Control." Ron answered, adding. "And yes you can join us."
Richard looked at his mom and dad with a pleading look, silently asking for help to join Ron as everyone was getting comfortable on the couches and seats to log in.
Just as his dad was going to ask Ron walked over and asked. "Do you guys play Conquest?"
"We do in fact and Richard here is in the cultivation academy at Lorehold where we practice our craft." Susan answered.
"Perfect, log-in and we'll meet at the plaza before heading somewhere private." Ron suggested.
"Great, well be there soon." Richard called out rushing to an empty seat by the twins.
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Turns out it was feasible to train the technique in Conquest, though the process was quite something.
Ron had started by simply trying to cultivate while standing and thankfully it only took him a few minutes to get the hang of it. Then came the hard part, while in motion. Taking a deep breath Ron started and to everyone's shock puked a mouthful of blood.
"Ron!" Everyone called out.
"It's okay just a minor mishap." Ron soothed and healed himself. "Tried my normal pace and it overwhelmed my body."
Not half an hour later Ron was practicing his Tai Shin Pek Qwar while training his Ki, leaving everyone awed at his abilities as they'd seen the step by step process of the technique.
"Now who wants to try?" Ron asked and nearly everyone jumped up. "I see, but I suggest we do this one by one since the damage you'll receive if anything goes wrong is no joke."
"Okay." Everyone agreed.
"Ron if it's healing you require we can help." AL and Susan suggested.
"As can I." Sae added.
"Very well, let's try." Ron agreed and the training started.