Ch.30
Breakfast was a delicious affair that everyone seemed to enjoy in haste.
After breakfast and before everyone logged back into Conquest to continue training. Ron reminded the rest of his friends and the Dubois to spend some time to try and complete the first cycle in their cultivation techniques.
Soon everyone was meditating to sense or in some case attempt to complete their first cycle in their cultivation techniques. To the elated gasp of Ron's partners, they easily managed a cycle or refining their Ki.
"It worked just like in your mindscape!" Ann gasped with absolute glee.
"That's great!" Ron exclaimed. "We'll practice for two hours, before resuming training in Conquest."
As everyone practiced, Ron had a moment to himself and spent it designing the machine that would help him in his attempt to fix Felix's spine and once again, revolutionize medical science. Ron had just finished writing a list of materials to make the prototype when the first person left their meditation.
Taking that as his cue, Ron walked over and asked. "How did it go?"
Kim, who had just finished meditating, looked at him a moment before replying. "I can't seem to sense the Ki, it's like there's something around me that's preventing me."
"I shouldn't really be surprised that you've made so much progress!" Ron commented and added. "Next time you're meditating, try bringing what's around you into you."
"Into me..?" Kim repeated. "Ron, you mean that's Ki!!"
"Yes, you're almost a cultivator. Congratulations Kim." Ron said.
As he spent a few minutes talking to Kim, everyone else stopped meditating and got a comfortable seat to go train in Conquest.
~~~
With AL and Susan helping him, Ron got the materials he needed to build the prototype by the end of the week. And being too eager to see if it worked as he designed, he excused himself with his ladies and went to work on it with Mrs Renton, Wade and Felix.
Felix and Mrs Renton weren't aware that the machine they were working on would help determine whether Ron could help Felix walk again. Likewise, Wade was in the dark but the teenage genius was giving serious thought to the possibilities the machine represented. It was just past three in the morning, when Ron bolted the last piece into place.
"Done on my end." Ron announced.
"Me too." Wade replied.
"Same here." Felix said.
"So am I." Mrs Renton added.
"Very well, time to test it." Ron said and added. "Bebe, run power up sequence and please monitor for irregularities."
"Okay, Ron." Bebe agreed.
In moments, a soft hum began and everyone in the room held their breath in anticipation. It was when nothing burst into flames minutes later, that Ron approached closer and spoke.
"Moving to testing phase two."
As Ron laid his arm on what could be described as a high-tech hospital bed, he instructed Bebe.
"Bebe, please project the detailed imagery as designed." Ron spoke.
"Starting." Bebe announced.
There was a moment of silence before the image of Ron's arm was projected slightly above his real arm.
"Bebe increase transparency from the outer layer inwards in an interval of ten seconds, please and thank you." Ron instructed excited.
"Beginning." Bebe delcared.
Ten seconds later, the image of Ron's skin began turning translucent and eventually disappeared, then layer by layer they watched as his arm turned to various states of transparency. Everyone saw Ron's muscles contract and relaxed with his subtle movements. They saw blood flow through his veins with each beat of his heart.
At this point in the testing, they entered phase three and began getting creative in what they wanted to see. Mrs Renton had Bebe zoom in on his hand adjust the transparency layers till she could see the nerves, then asked Ron to move his fingers one by one. When she couldn't see anything to indicate the command prompt from the brain to move the fingers she sighed in resignation.
Seeing this Ron spoke. "Bebe adjust for synapse and impulse imaging and appropriate slow motion viewing."
"Yes, Ron." Bebe agreed.
As Bebe adjusted the settings, everyone watched Mrs Renton face transform into an excited and lively one. She grabbed Felix's arm in an iron grip and Ron could guess what she was thinking, this was a step closer to helping him walk again. Ron smiles at this knowing that it was much closer than she could imagine.
Wade asked Bebe to zoom in towards the cellular level and practically bounced in glee at what he alone could imagine though Ron had his own idea, Nanites.
Felix likewise asked Bebe to do a test and after a few turns of this, Ron moved to phase 4. Laying face down on the bed Ron had Bebe show a full body scan. A moment of silence and Ron then asked Bebe to display the results in his Neuro Linker.
"Bebe adjust to synapse and impulse imaging on the L2 and L3 section of the spine." Ron requested.
"One moment." Bebe replied and a few seconds later Ron's Lumbar spine was displayed to the L2 and L3 section.
"Bebe, can you show me the results on my Neuro Linker?" Ron asked and a moment later he saw what he was hoping to see. "Thank you, Bebe."
When Ron stood he had a solemn look on his face as he turned to Felix, Mrs Renton and Wade. The others, who were about to congratulate him, froze seeing his expression, till Mrs Renton asked.
"Everything okay, Ron?"
"Better than okay, I'm just hoping it works." Ron said.
"What works?" Wade asked
Felix that was silently exchanging looks with Ron said. "For real?"
"Yes." Ron said. "All we need is a skilled surgeon."
That's when Mrs Renton and Wade understood what Ron was talking about and sucked in a rush of air in shock.
"R..Ron!" Exclaimed Mrs Renton. Ron finally broke eye contact with Felix and looked at Mrs Renton. "Can... can you..."
"We will know for certain later in the day." Ron said and explained. "I'm hoping to sleep the rest of the night and be at a hundred percent when we try this."
In tears, Mrs Renton hugged Ron and then turned to look at Felix.
"Felix... tomorrow!" Mrs Renton said too overwhelmed to express herself.
"Yeah." Felix said then looked at Ron again. "Whatever happens, I will never blame you."
"We will never blame you!" Said Mrs Renton.
~~~
As everyone dispersed to rest for the night, Felix went to the room he shared with Zita, but after getting inside he was too overwhelmed to relax. He had worked hard to not be limited by his disability and with his mom's help, the robotic wheelchair came about that allowed him great mobility. Yet his dream had always been to regain the ability to walk and now that it was around the corner, he was afraid that he was dreaming or that it'd fail and didn't know if to tell Zita of the chance he's gotten.
Felix looked over at his sleeping fiancé and couldn't help but smile, Zita is a great woman and he counts himself blessed they ended up together, but Felix wanted to be able to stand at the altar and wait for her. That was another reason that he'd yet to put a date to the wedding. Now Ron is awake, he is hours from finding out whether he'd walk again and here Felix is worried whether it'd fail or not. Thinking himself silly, Felix went to the ensuite and got ready for bed.
Shortly after getting into bed, Zita pulled him closer and he smiled. 'Everything is going to be okay!'
~~~
Sometime around noon the next day, Ron, Felix, Zita, Mrs Renton, AL, Susan and Ann were discussing whether Felix wanted a specialist to operate on him or if he was fine with AL, Susan and Ann handleling it since they had experience in the ER with surgery and should be able to do what Ron needed without a problem.
Felix considered the option to get a specialist for about a minute, but discarded it since it'd delay the procedure and expose them as well as Ron's secrets ahead of time.
"So I'm in your hands doctors." Felix said after explaining his choice.
"Trust us, by the time the procedure is over you'll be able to feel your toes again." AL said with confidence.
"Then, let's get started shall we?" Ron asked and receiving nods in return moved towards the hospital wing.
As everyone was getting scrubbed clean, including Felix, Ron was going over every step of the procedure in his head, he checked and double checked and it should all be a simple procedure, though the first of it's kind.
Once sanitized and in the operating room, Ron nodded to Felix as the latter began to count backwards from ten, the I.V. in place and the anesthesia administered the procedure began. With Ann in the lead with AL and Susan assisting, Ann cut into Felix and as Ron had explained was necessary removed the damaged area that healed over the years with no Nuero connection since the accident.
When Ann finished removing the area it was Ron's time to start. Ron placed his hands on the outside of the surgical site and began the healing technique. Ann, Susan and AL watched in real time, as Ron reconstructed Felix's spine into it's proper form. It took Ron half an hour to fully reconstruct Felix's spine according to the display on the Neuro Linker of his own. Once satisfied, Ron healed the bone and skin to seal the cut leaving no trace that it was cut in the first place.
~~~
When Ron, Ann, Susan and AL stepped out of the OR (operating room), Zita and Mrs Renton were pacing back and forth as they looked at Felix's unconscious form on the hospital bed through a feed in their Neuro Linker.
"How did it go?" Zita asked before Mrs Renton got a chance.
"Down to the cellular level, his spine should work as if the accident never happened." Ron answered.
"Can we go see him, we want to be by his side when he wakes up?" Asked Mrs Renton.
"Of course!" Susan agreed and both women left to be by Felix's side.
After, Susan and AL went to find their son to make sure he's behaving, Ann hugged Ron's side smiling. Ron quickly wrapped his arm around her waist and guides her towards the villa's garden.
Sitting on a chair, Ron pulls Ann onto his lap. "What are you thinking?" He asks.
"That I was just part of a history making procedure and it was all just to help a friend." Ann sighs.
"It's great isn't it." Ron states with a satisfied smile.
"It is." Ann agrees and asks. "Can you teach me how to use your healing technique?"
"If you want I'll even pass on the memories of using it." Ron answers.
"Can you really do that?" Ann asks.
"Yes, but Teacher Xu warned that it can lead to bad habits, so it's better to take the time to master the technique by oneself." Ron explained.
"Hmm, just the technique then." Ann says.
"Okay, then close your eyes." Ann didn't hesitate and did so. As Ron kissed her forehead, Ann was about open her eyes when information on the healing technique started flooding in.
Ann held still, focusing on the information and familiarizing herself with it. After making sure she could access and recall all the techniques information, Ann opened her eyes.
"This technique is amazing. But seems to be Ki intensive." Ann commented.
"True, but the technique that survived in Yamanouchi is a hundred times less effective and consumes more Ki. It be like comparing a band aid to a full surgery and recovery." Ron explained.
"I see your point." Ann said.
Afterwards, the duo continued to other topics like Ann's research results and the like. Then, Ron asked about the topic that was a week overdue. "When are you heading back?"
"Saturday morning." Ann replied.
"Two days." Ron said then followed up. "Who else?"
"No one wanted to, but in the end we all agreed that we needed to set our affairs in order." Ann explained. "Then, we can all move in together!"
"I'd like that!" Ron admitted.
~~~
By dinner that evening, Felix was awake and giddy with excitement at being able to feel his toes. It brought a smile to everyone's face seeing him without his shoes while moving his toes.
After everyone ate, Ron brought up the topic of who needed to go back home and besides Monique everyone else needed the trip. Seeing how pretty much everyone needed to go, it was unanimously decided that they'll go together. Major reason for such a decision was security, though everyone knew they didn't want to part ways so soon.
~~~
It was Friday morning and Ron was nowhere to be found. Correction, Yori and Shego could track him down easily, but Ron had asked for some time alone to work on something, so effectively, he was nowhere to be found though Rufus was with him.
That's how Yori and Shego found themselves with Ann, teaching her the exercise that Ron taught them from Xu Ming Yue. Not long after they started the others asked to join and everyone from Wade to AL were exercising. An hour later and after going through the three forms everyone was sweating slightly and commenting how effective it felt.
As for Felix, he had been going through his rehabilitation as this was going on.
Then around lunch, when Ron joined them, he had an infectious smile and tons of nervous energy, letting everyone know that he was upto something.
~~~
"So Rufus what do you think?" Ron asked after explaining his plan.
Rufus simply shook his head.
"Why not?" Ron asked.
"They're all special!" Rufus said and added. "Should be together!!"
"Hmm, you have a point, but wouldn't they feel like it was a careless gesture?" Ron asked.
"Thinking too much!" Rufus insisted.
"Okay, buddy, I'll gather everyone." Ron agreed then asked Bebe. "Bebe, can you ask my ladies to join me in my room?"
"Sure, Ron." Bebe agreed and did as asked.
Soon, the ladies arrived one by one, starting with Amy then Monique, Tara, Bonnie, Ann, Yori and Shego.
When they were all gathered Ron spoke. "Ladies, you each gathered a piece of my heart and when it seemed I was no more you had faith and waited for my return. Thus, on this day I ask you," Ron drops to a knee and makes seven ring boxes float in front of each and open. "Will you marry me?!"
~~~
When Ann saw Ron drop to a knee she brought her hands to her mouth as her eyes watered. She could feel her heart racing in joy and almost missed when Ron officialy asked the question.
~~~
Tara felt like she was sleeping so she pinched her thigh. When that didn't work she tried again all the while forgetting to breathe. 'It's real!' She realized.
~~~
Bonnie was biting her lip seductively since she had entered the room, but when Ron dropped to a knee she nearly fainted in excitement.
~~~
When Monique realized what Ron intended to ask, she sucked in a breath of air in shock. A wave of excited energy making her nearly bounce in place.
~~~
Amy was the first to make a sound after Ron spoke. A squeal slipping free.
~~~
Yori blinked, stunned that it was finally happening and didn't know how to react.
~~~
Shego's reaction was the most intense, as her legs gave out on her, landing her on her knees in front of Ron. Tears slipped past her wide open eyes like gems as she began to cry.
~~~
Ron took in each of their reactions with his heart skipping a beat or two. He was trembling, honestly considering this the most nerve wreaking moment of his life so far. When Shego's legs gave out he subconsciously used his abilities to bring her to her knees. For Tara, he quietly hoped she breathe again as it was starting to worry him. For each of his ladies, Ron had a reaction and focus as he waited on bated breath for their answers.
~~~
Just as Tara's complexion started taking on a dangerous hue, Bonnie hugged her and nearly jumping in excitement squealed her delight. That brought Tara out of her shock and she reached for the ring, the first one to do so. Then, it was like permission had been granted as everyone else grabbed theirs.
After a moment of silence, there was a multitude of voices. "Yes!"
"Forever!"
"Always!"
"Together!"
"Of course!"
Everyone of the ladies gave a positive reply to Ron's relief.
"Congratulations." Rufus patted Ron's cheek.
"Thanks buddy, you were right." Ron answered and stood to hug the ladies. Ron kissed each one and put the ring on their fingers. Then he spoke. "You ladies have just made one of my dreams come true and as such I'll do everything in my power to make yours come true."
"You already are, Ron!" Tara/Bonnie/Monique/Amy/Shego/Yori/Ann replied simultaneously and then laughed happily at the coincidence.
Just as Monique closed the distance to Ron and smiled seductively, everyone's Nuero Linker rang with a notification from the twins that breakfast was ready. Ron saw Monique's cute pout and decided the two of them could skip breakfast.
"Ladies if you'll excuse us, I think Monique needs some loving before breakfast." Ron said with a grin as Monique's face lit up.
"Yes ladies, I think I do!" Monique quickly added.
"No fair." Bonnie replied while Tara and Amy nodded. Ann, Shego and Yori simply smiled and watched from the side. They too wanted some loving, but we're content to wait till night, though they were forgetting that they all had a trip to Colorado, USA later in the day.
Monique looked at Bonnie, Tara and Amy and said. "You could join us."
Upon hearing this, Ron's cock twitched in his pants.
"Thank you!" Surprisingly the first to agree was Tara.
"Me too." Agreed Bonnie and Amy.
Monique licked her lips at their reply and as Ann, Yori and Shego were about to head down, Rufus called out breakfast and jumped onto Yori's shoulder.
The last thing Shego heard, was Ron reminding Bebe to alert them an hour before the flight.
'Wait, flight!? Fuck!' Shego realized that they forgot about the flight back to the states.
~~~
No sooner we're they left alone, that Monique dragged Ron to the bed.
"Ron baby I'm..." there was a cough. "We are about to rock your world!" Monique promised.
"You know ladies, I happen to think the same." Ron explained as he began undressing.
"That's what we are hoping for!" Bonnie declared as she followed his lead and undressed.
Like her, Monique, Amy and Tara were undressing with sensual sways to their hips, subtlely trying to attract Ron's attention. And Ron truly and well appreciated their efforts. Dropping his underwear Ron felt them zero in on his erection that stood at attention.
"Yes, ladies, you're have my undivided attention." As if to punctuate Ron's words, his cock twitched.
Amy was the first to reach Ron, Monique and Bonnie close behind and Tara though last was definitely not least. The passion and heat in the room skyrocketed quickly and though Ron is confident to please, he wondered if he'll have enough time.
~~~
As Amy captured Ron's lips, Bonnie and Monique grabbed ahold of his manhood and Tara kept walking forward as if stalking her prey. When the group lingered at the edge of the bed, Tara simply pushed them onto it and crawled atop Ron, straddling him.
"I believe this makes it so I can go first." Tara said while smiling sweetly.
"T, that is underhanded and unfair." Bonnie called out.
As she was being glared at, Tara kept rubbing her pussy along the length of Ron's penis. "Can you say you wouldn't have done the same?" Tara asked.
Amy looked up from kissing Ron. "I know I would have." She admitted.
With a playful spank to Tara's ass, Monique says. "Go for it girl!"
With an agreement between them, Tara put her weight forward and dragged the head of Ron's dick to her pussy. She could feel the heat Ron's dick was giving off and it turned her on even more. Slowly, as if savoring every moment, Tara lowered herself onto Ron.
"Tight!" Ron called out as he, Amy, Bonnie and Monique watched his dick be gobbled up by Tara's pussy.
When there was just two inches to go, with a bulge the shape of Ron's dick on Tara's belly, she stopped moving. "Can't fit anymore!" Tara sighs.
"Wow!" Someone says.
Bonnie reached out and touched where the head of Ron's dick would be, then traced it towards the base. That's when Tara started moving and the sensation was intense for both of them.
Ron's hands moved to grab ahold of Tara, but Amy and Monique grabbed them. "I have a better idea what you're can do with these hands." Amy said with a similar smile from Monique. Both ladies extended Ron's hands and brought them to their pussy. The heat they were giving off was stimulating and Ron's dick twitched inside Tara, as his fingers began to trace circles around their clit.
"No fair!" Bonnie called out, finally realizing that she's the only one whose pussy was not getting attention.
"Sorry, Bon-bon." Ron said seeing her frustration.
Seeing him speak, Bonnie remembered what Tara did during the shared dream years ago and smiled. Straddling Ron's face, Bonnie declared. "I'm not one to be left out!"
"Yes, Ma'am!" Ron agreed and eagerly licked Bonnie's pussy, getting a taste of her.
"Ahnn!"
"Mnn!"
"Nnn!"
"Ye-es!" Tara called out as Ron didn't forget to move his hips. She felt stretched deliciously and to the limits by Ron's manhood and was quickly approaching an orgasm.
Seeing Tara blissfully riding Ron's dick, Monique smirked and even as Ron stimulated her G-spot she leaned towards Tara and with her right hand grabbed ahold of Tara's ass.
Seeing as Tara didn't seem to mind Monique asked. "Wanna have a little more fun, Tara?"
Tara for her part didn't slow down but asked. "Like what?"
Monique grinned, put her left hand on Ron's abs and brought her right hand to her lips. She sucked on the middle finger and winked at Tara as she moved the hand back to her ass.
"Wh-what?!" Tara called out as she felt Monique's middle finger rubbing her asshole. When Monique pushed the finger inside Tara called out. "W-wait!"
Then to Ron's pleasure, Tara tightened like a vice as she orgasmed, even going as far as squirting. Ron did the only thing he could and thrust his hips up in time with Monique moving her finger and Tara started going wild.
"Mm! Nn! I... I... Mo..nique do t-that again!" Tara pleaded.
Monique smirked as she kept pace with Ron's and Tara's movements. Tara for her part was moaning her way through an intense orgasm.
"What did you do to Tara?" Asked Bonnie surprised with the degree which she seemed to be enjoying herself.
"I'll show you when it's your turn!" Monique said with a grin.
"Hnnnnnnnn!" Just then Tara moaned long and loud, Ron's fingers picked up the pace and like a chain reaction, Amy, Bonnie, Monique, Tara and Ron orgasmed.
Tara laid forward onto Ron's chest to catch her breath while Monique grabbed ahold of her to mover her aside. As Monique did that, Amy leaned forward and grabbed ahold of Ron's dick, already straddling his hips.
"Hey!" Monique said.
"Sorry, but I couldn't resist!" Amy apologized.
Just as she impaled herself on Ron's dick, Amy, while facing his feet, moaned his name and began picking up speed. "Yes! Ron!!" She called out.
With Amy clearly in her own world, Monique felt frustrated that once again she was made to wait. So with a smirk she lick her middle finger and pushed it into Amy's ass.
"Ohhh!" Amy yelled, tightening around both Ron's dick and Monique's finger. "Yes!"
"Whatever you're doing, Monique, keep doing it!" Ron called out as he started thrusting upwards to meet Amy's downward thrusts.
"Yesss! Monique, keep going!" Amy agreed.
A few minutes later, Amy barely had strength in her legs, having orgasmed a few times and called out. "Come for me, Ron!!"
Ron moaned as he came, shooting rope after rope into her womb. Amy, upon feeling herself getting creampied, came once again.
Seing as Amy's orgasm was lasting a while, Monique decided to ease her off the stimuli. First, she pulled her middle finger out of her ass. Then, Monique dragged her off of Ron's dick, which was very much ready to go again. By the time she turned back to her anticipated reward, Bonnie was already riding Ron like he would run away. Monique sighed thinking. 'Figures!'
"Ron, baby, seeing as I'm going to be last, I want you to eat me out like I'm the answer to your every prayer." Monique half whined half commanded.
"Then, what are we waiting for?" Ron asked very much eager to please.
Monique smirked, straddled Ron's face and leaned forward to grab ahold of Bonnie's breast, kneading the flesh. Bringing her closer, Monique gave a love bite to Bonnie's nipple causing the girl to moan. Leaning forward just a bit more, Monique pushed her middle finger into Bonnie's ass, keeping her promise.
~~~
A few hours later and Ron just came into Monique's womb once again, when Bebe announced. "Ron, ladies, you have just over an hour to prepare!"
"Thanks, Bebe!" Ron says and hugs Monique close as he exchanges smiles with Amy, Bonnie, Tara. "That's our cue."
The ladies lead Ron to the bathroom, where he helped Monique get clean seeing as her feet were shaking when she stood, that last round having taken it out of her. Once clean and Monique is steady on her feet, everyone goes to get their things and meet downstairs.
"Susan, AL, Richard, I hope you guys keep practicing what I showed you and again you have my gratitude for letting us into your home." Ron said upon seeing them.
Richard spoke first, showing how much he grew to like their company. "Can we still play Conquest together?"
"Of course, I know for a fact the twins would love that." Ron said.
"That we..." Jim started.
"...would!" Tim finished.
Then they pulled Richard aside to talk for a bit, likely planning their gaming sessions.
"Ron, we can't thank you enough for what you've done for us, so if ever you want to stop by just say the word." Susan said while AL nodded at her side.
"Now that you mention it, I was hoping we could have our honeymoon here after our wedding." Ron said. "Of course you're invited once a date has been set!"
"That's a great idea and we welcome you!" AL said.
"A honeymoon in France, Ron, that's so thoughtful." Monique teased causing Ron to redden in embarrassment.
But Ron countered. "Anything for you ladies, in fact, we can even have the ceremony on the moon." His thoughtful expression showing her he was absolutely serious.
"I do not think we need to go that far, Ron, we all know you love us." Tara cut in hoping to change Ron's mind.
"But think of the view!" Ron said with a smile.
"Be that as it may, we can't have a moon wedding." Ann said patting Shego and Yori's back.
"Oh!" Ron said realizing that he didn't know how it would affect the babies. "You're right, but maybe an anniversary down the line wouldn't be a problem."
That's when Wade came in. "Ladies and gentlemen, I believe it is time. Susan, AL, thank you for having us and do keep in touch."
AL nodded with Susan and said. "I was going to say the same thing."
"Remember you're always welcome here." Susan added as they began to say their goodbyes.
Richard joined his parents as the vehicles drove from the property. "I'm going to miss them!" He quietly said as his parents hugged him.
"Remember we do have their contact number." AL reminded. "Now, let's practice sensing Ki before logging into Conquest."
~~~
Not an hour later, Ron's group was aboard their flight, though not piloted by Shego this time and were signing into Conquest.
There they met the Dubois and discussed their next steps in the game while waiting for Master Sensei and the selected ninjas to train.
During a lull in conversation, Bonnie spoke up. "I was thinking we should create a united faction in Conquest, with which we could explore and protect areas of interest to us."
Rufus or TunnelLord as his in game ID read, said in a deep and rich voice that still surprised everyone. "An alliance has its merits, but what would we claim as our territory. We are years behind other guilds and clans."
"Merging with my business empire would grant us great access to the human kingdom, especially their capital Lunas, where I'm based." Bonnie explained.
"A good start, but I would like not to alienate the Demi-human and Fae." Rufus said.
"My base is in Arclight, where I run my orphanage." Tara said.
"Promising, but again we alienate the humans and Fae. Rufus said.
"Well, if we're trying to unite all kingdoms I have just the thing." Wade said.
"Oh yeah..." Tim started.
"... the quest!" Jim finished.
"What quest?" Everyone else asked.
Wade smiled and with a flare, began explaining how he uncovered a quest to conquer territory in the neutral zone. Though originally the goal was to offer the territory to the humans for a base, with the degree of freedom in Conquest, he was able to claim it for his faction.
"Now that sounds promising." Shego said beating Rufus to it.
"Indeed!" Rufus agreed then offered. "If there are any spots left for the quest, I offer my assistance."
"As do I." Felix chimed in.
"That settles it, the six slots are filled." Wade said.
"Then, who's the sixth?" Asked Bonnie.
"That would be me." Richard said, speaking up for the first time since Bonnie brought up the topic. "But if you want you can take my spot."
"That's not my intention, I was just curious since only five seemed to have been picked." Bonnie quickly explained.
Looking around at them, Richard relaxed when he saw that no one planned to fight him for his spot. "Thanks!" He said smiling brightly.
"So, we're really doing this?" Asked Shego.
"Why not?" Asked Amy in response.
"True." Shego agreed.
"So, what do we call ourselves?" Asked Monique.
"How about, Morningstar!" Sensei suggested as he had heard the question upon his arrival.
~~~
"Morningstar, what brought that as an option, Master Sensei?" Asked Ron.
"It's as youngsters might say, cool yo!" Master Sensei explained with some mirth.
That brought a round of laughter to the group.
"Morningstar, I like the sound of that." Ann commented thinking of the term she heard Ron often say about his presence, 'Ronshine!'. "It makes me think of you, Ron." Ann added.
That was the clue the other ladies needed though Amy hadn't had the experience, everyone else thought 'Ronshine!'.
"You're right, Ann." Shego agreed as Yori and everyone who understood nodded.
Ron himself didn't make the connection, but said. "If everyone agrees, then let us form the Morningstar clan!"
"Yes!"
"Agreed!"
"Awesome!"
"Great, then while Wade and the others work on the quest we'll go to Arclight and gather the children." Tara said.
"Then, I'll hire the necessary force to begin construction of the facilities." Bonnie added.
As everyone discussed what needed to get done, Wade let them know he'll meet them in Arclight and led his party off to start the quest.
Not half an hour later the group was traveling to Arclight by carriage though Master Sensei had his ninjas train their movement proficiencies while they traveled.
With the time dilation, they managed to make it to Arclight just before the plane landed at Middleton International Airport, though they weren't at the orphanage just yet.
"Ron, the plane has touched down in Middleton." Bebe announced.
"Thanks Bebe, we'll be right out." Ron said and turned to those gathered around him. "We've arrived."
After Ron's words, they set up camp on the outskirts of Arclight and logged out leaving Master Sensei training while the Dubois went out to meet Richard.
~~~
Upon opening his eyes, Ron noticed that there was a certain anticipation building in the back of his mind, about being in his hometown again. With a smile he looked around at his family surrounding him and smiled.
"Bebe, can you inform Wade, Richard, Jim, Tim, Felix and Rufus we've arrived?" Ron asked upon noticing they were still logged in.
"Sure thing, Ron." Bebe agreed and an instant later added. "They require an estimated four minutes and twelve seconds before they're safe to log out."
"Okay, anyone need to use the restroom while we wait?" Ron asked.
"No."
"Not really."
Ron stood up to stretch and looked at his family fondly. Felix was in his wheelchair while logged in with Zita by his side and Mrs Renton looking fondly at both. Wade's parents were off to the side talking softly and looking at their son. Ann was off to the side manipulating her Neuro Linker and in moments he got a notification that she was going to stimulate the part of his brain that would enhance memory retention and overall health. Nodding once she looked his way, Ron kept observing the others.
Yori and Shego were on the side talking and subconsciously rubbing their bellies, which, like always, brought a feeling of pride to Ron. Monique was supervising her store and clothes production, her dedication inspiring. Tara was in the middle of a conversation and from what Ron gathered, it was with her job at the Hospital daycare. Bonnie and Amy were both taking care of the business they were responsible for and sending updates related to Cross Industries to him via Bebe.
Suddenly to some, though to Ron it was just as Bebe had announced, the twins, Felix, Wade and Rufus sat up announcing they logged out.
Bonnie was the first to ask them. "How's the quest going?"
"Eight percent through." Wade informed. "Just finished dealing with a sudden ambush by some players on a counter quest. You would not believe the size of the location, it's massive!"
"Wish you..." Jim began.
"... seen us in action..." Tim continued.
"...and Richard was..." Jim took it up seamlessly.
"... a beast, for a while..." Tim said.
"... he was gathering mana while..." Jim explained.
"... fighting and it was EFFECTIVE!" They finished in stereo.
"Yeah and Rufus is leagues above other players." Felix said in awe.
"Thanks." Rufus squeaked.
As they were talking, Sae, Makoto and Akito began leading the group out of the plane and into the private hangar and the waiting vehicles for transport to their respective houses. The Load's where eager to get home as was Wade, since he wanted to talk to his girlfriend.
~~~
Once in a car with the twins and Monique who was busy, Kim texted Mike to let him know she was in town. A second later, her Nuero Linker rang with his call.
"Hey, Mike, glad you're awake, thought you might be resting." Kim said happy he was awake, though Mike quickly noticed that her lips weren't moving, a feature of the Neuro Linker where one can think out loud and their voice is projected. It's an advanced feature and not many can do it without moving their lips as intended, since it's neigh upon a subconscious action.
"Hey, beautiful, I'm glad you're back." Mike greeted then asked. "Are you busy? Is that why your 'Projecting' instead of speaking out loud."
"Not me but Monique is busy setting up her store and I didn't want to distract her." Kim explained.
"Oh, she's been sponsored, amazing." Mike said.
Then, Kim noticed that he was moving about and asked. "Are you busy?"
"No, just getting ready to meet you." Mike paused wondering if he should have asked first, but Kim's smile set him at ease.
"Great! Can you meet me at my place? We'll be there soon." Kim asked.
"Exactly my thoughts." Mike said walking into his car and putting on the seat belt. "What's your ETA?"
"Twenty minutes as long as traffic doesn't interfere." Kim answered.
~~~
Tim and Jim were talking with Richard and exchanging tips on Ron's Full Ki Control while it was nighttime in France, impressed with how well he used it in combat when Susan's voice was heard. "Richard brush your teeth, it's time for bed!"
"I got to go." Richard admitted reluctantly.
"Not a..." Tim started.
"... problem..." Jim followed.
"... call us in the morning!" Both finished.
~~~
On another car, Felix was excitedly lifting his legs up and down, in one of the therapy exercises with Mrs Renton counting beside him and Zita encouraging him by giving him kisses. Though he was starting to sweat, Felix kept pushing eager to regain full mobility.
Sae, Makoto and Akito, who were watching when Akito nodded and gave the okay.
"Felix-san, Zita-san and Renton-san." Sae called out.
Stopping the trio looked over. "Yes, Miss Sae?" Mrs Renton asked.
"If you'd like, I can help with the rehabilitation that you're going through, Felix-san." Sae offered.
"What do you mean, Sae?" Asked Zita.
"In Yamanouchi, when a student goes through rehabilitation, they are assisted by a healer, since with the use of the healing technique, they can cut down rest and recovery time exponentially." Sae explained.
"And you'd do that for me?" Felix asked.
"Yes." Sae replies.
"But would that not take up your personal time?" Zita asked, slightly concerned that Sae was making a move on Felix.
"No, team leader Akito-san suggested I provide this support as part of mission duties." Sae answered.
Relieved, Zita intantly turned to Akito and thanked him. Nodding, Akito smiled and Felix agrees to the proposal.
~~~
20 Minutes Later, Stoppable Home
As the line of cars pulled up in front of the Stoppable residence, Kim spotted Mike parked in the driveway and eagerly got out of the car to hug him. Mike for his part hugged her eagerly and even lifted Kim off her feet.
One by one the others left the cars. When Ron left the car he couldn't help but think, 'it hasn't changed much!'.
"So, where have you stayed?" Ron asked Ann.
"Me and the twins stay in the apartments, but Kim took over your room." Ann explained.
"That's fine, I wasn't using it." Ron joked.
Ron felt nostalgic and at the same couldn't help feel saddened at the loss of his parents. Sighing he approached the house and was intercepted by Kim and Mike.
"Hey, Ron, I'd like to introduce you to Mike Owen's, Mike, this is Ronald Dean Stoppable." Kim said.
"Sir, it is an honor to meet the mind behind the Neuro Linker." Mike greeted.
"Relax, Mr Owen's." Ron greeted and added. "You may call me, Ron. It is a pleasure to meet you."
"Sir, I mean Ron, the pleasure is all mine. You can also call me, Mike." Mike said.
"Then Mike, care to join us for some breakfast?" Ron asked.
"Yes, please!" Mike agreed.
"Ron we need to go grocery shopping first." Ann said.
"Okay!" Ron easily agreed. "Kim, Mike, can you guys go grocery shopping? I'll send you a list and money soon, just got to do some calculations."
"Sure, Ron! Let's go Kim, I'll drive." Mike agreed.
"Don't forget to take into account allergies." Ron called out. Then, he quickly did some math and sent a list and money so Kim could buy it all.
After that, Ron took a walk around the house to reminese and decide what to do with some of his parents things going forward. He needed to double check there wasn't any important documents in his parents stuff and he could donate the rest.
By the time Kim and Mike returned, Ron found out that Sae was helping Felix rehabilitate and cursed that he didn't realize he could do that himself, thanking her profusely.
After breakfast and cleaning up, Ron said his goodbyes to Wade, his parents, his girlfriend and her parents, who had decided to go to their own homes. After they left, Monique reluctantly excused herself, seeing as it'd been awhile since she seen her parents. When hearing her words, Amy, Tara and Bonnie agreed that they should head home.
Seeing this, Ron asked them to extend a dinner invitation to their parents as he'd like to ask for their blessings on their relationship. Nothing fancy, as he hoped to host and cook himself, but if the ladies believed it was necessary, he could arranged to dine at a restaurant.
"I'll make sure they agree." Tara said confidently.
"Me too!" Bonnie and Monique called out.
"This will finally get my parents off my case about not dating." Amy muttered. "I'll call you tomorrow and we'll set up a date."
"That reminds me, do you ladies prefer I meet them alone or as a group so they are aware of our relationship?" Ron asked.
"Together!" Everyone called out.
"Wouldn't want to start a relationship with deciet." Amy explained.
"Yeah" Tara/Bonnie/Monique agreed.
"Just what I was hoping you'd say." Ron admitted. With that said Ron and the ones that were leaving, shared a few intense kisses before they left.
~~~
After walking with Amy, Bonnie, Monique and Tara out to the car, Ron joined Shego, Yori and Ann at her apartment. Ron could easily spot little things that Ann did to personalize the place, from pictures to decorations, it made the apartment feel comfortable.
As Ron looked around with a smile, he heard Shego call out. "Ron, we are taking a bath if you care to join us."
"Be there in a moment." Ron replied while undressing. As he entered the bathroom the sight before him took his breath away. "Wow!"
There was Yori, sitting in the edge of the bathtub, hair down to the middle of her back, a serene expression on her face as she absentmindedly ran a hand over her belly. There was Shego, in the bathtub itself looking nearly as relaxed as Yori and rubbing Yori's tigh. When Ron came in she winked at him, bringing a wider smile to his face. Then, there was Ann, like a wet dream, she stood under the shower, hair down to the small of her back, skin glistening with water and exuding such sensuality that it left Ron's mouth dry. Ann was the embodiment of a dream come true and Ron couldn't help wondering if he'd ever wake up from this dream.