Author’s Note: Well another month, another episode met on time. It was really enjoyable writing this one. I hope you enjoy it too. So here we go folks. Here is…

Kim Possible
The College Years

“Night of the Phantom Monkeys”

By: Linear Ranger

The half moon shown brightly, and yet eerily in the night sky over Middleton High School. With it being a Sunday evening, the entire building was void of life, except for one room. The room was fully lit, and the moonlight was let in by the skylights and windows. The room was filled with neatly organized and categorized bookshelves. Though, the one occupant was still working hard at finding which books were overdue, and those students who would soon face Library Lockup. The full sized woman concentrated hard, at the books through the thin reading glasses, which rested on her sharp pointed nose. This hard stare was the same that struck fear into the student population of Middleton High. The nametag on her vest informed anyone still not knowing her name; Ms. Hatchet.

While the Middleton High Librarian worked hard checking her ‘Hatchet Decimal System’, she failed to notice a few fury creatures breaking in. Thanks to their ninja training, they were able to pick the lock without making a sound. After the three monkeys were inside, they made sure that Ms. Hatchet was still preoccupied to notice them. The Monkey Ninjas kept on task and moved stealthily towards the back office of the library. Ms. Hatchet continued moving down the isles of bookshelves, still not noticing the intruders. The ninjas entered the dark office and quickly located their target, a safe that was mounted inside the wall. The three of them became a ladder, as one got on top of the other, and the final on top of the two. They moved over to reach the safe, and the top Monkey Ninja quickly began cracking the safe. Within a few minutes, the safe combination had been successfully dialed in, and the handle to unlock was turned. However, this part of the mission caused an unexpected noise to be picked up by the ears of one Ms. Hatchet.

Hatchet spun her head quickly to the door. Though she noticed no one was there, she was still suspicious, as she called out, in a tone that would make anyone turn and run in horror, “The library is closed!”

Even though there was still no answer, she remained still for a moment waiting for any sound to be made.
She was not the only living being remaining still, the three Monkey Ninjas were perfectly still, as they feared failing their task. After a few more moments of silence, Ms Hatchet returned to checking her books, and the Monkey Ninjas returned to taking the object out of the safe. Once the top monkey removed the item from the safe, they separated and started to leave. As they exited the room, they purposely let the office door close behind them, thus causing a new noise.

Ms. Hatchet now knew that someone was in HER library and she was fully intent on finding and catching whoever it was. She stormed out from around the isle of shelves, harshly saying, “THE LIBRARY IS…”

However, before she could finish her statement, Ms. Hatchet rounded the corned, looked ahead and saw a sight that terrified her beyond belief. This was immediately was followed by a loud, horrendous scream.

The late afternoon sunlight was cast all across the Tri City University campus. The weather was ideal with some clouds, and just the right hit of a cool fall breeze. All across the college ground you could find numerous decorations. There were perfectly carved Jack-o-Lanterns resting on steps, fake bats handing from light posts, scarecrows sitting in benches, and fake spider webs were strung all about in every location. This was being topped off by a number of the student body being dressed in all sorts of scary costumes. All of these were, of course, in occasion of the event that only came once a year, All Hallows Eve, otherwise known as Halloween.

Shortly after a loud organ sound rang across campus, students began exiting some of the building. The organ noise was added for Halloween to give that extra atmosphere. Two key students were walking out of the university’s English building. The male was blond and was dressed in a full Dracula costume, even wearing white face paint, though no fake fangs were in his mouth. Walking alongside the creature of the night was a red head wearing a stunning red dress. The couple were none other that Ron Stoppable and Kim Possible.

Ron swung his backpack on and said, “That’s it for classes today, so now time for some snackage.”

The Naked Mole Rat popped up out of Ron’s vest pocket, wearing his own little vampire costume, and said, “Hum Naco.”

Kim giggled and said, “Okay, Bueno Nacho it is.”

However, as the two were about to continue their short trip to the fast food restaurant, they were quite rudely interrupted.

“STOP THIS EVIL!”

The shout came from a woman, about a foot shorter than both Kim and Ron, and had to be in her senior years. This woman had stopped the couple dead in their tracks and had them completely confused. The lady had a clipboard with papers on it, in her left hand, and she was raising her other hand in protest. She was wearing clothes that were clearly out of date, and that were as plain as one could get.

“Help put a stop to this evil day.”

Kim, Ron and Rufus were still utterly confused as they looked at one another and then back at the woman.

Ron asked, “Uh who are you?”

“I am Ms. Krowley,” the woman answered in still her pompous tone.

“And you want us to do what,” Kim inquired.

“Simple, I want you to help me get rid of Halloween once and for all.”

The couple, and mole rat, jerked their heads to look at each other and then back at Ms. Krowley, as she continued.

“Surely you don’t like monsters and ghosts and such?”

“Well no absolutely not,” Kim started to answer, though feeling awkward, “We don’t like ghosts at all.”

“Well, not as a general rule,” Ron added.

“But that’s got nothing to do with Halloween,” Kim began, “That’s an important day, we all like Halloween. There’s nothing wrong with it.”

This statement caused the elderly Ms. Krowley to become even angrier than her normal behavior seemed.

“Nothing wrong with kids dressing up as ghosts and monsters and demons! Letting their imaginations run rampant! Nothing wrong with that I ask you!”

This outburst had both Kim and Ron wondering how they had ever gotten into this sitch, and more so, how could they get out.

But luckily help soon arrived, as a friendly familiar voice said, “Nope.”

Kim, Ron, and Rufus looked behind Ms. Krowley to see Professor Dean standing there, in an odd costume. He was wearing what looked to be a robe, though very professional, all most uniform looking. It was decorated with well placed stripes, a couple of different badges, and the bold letters of ‘S.P.D.’ Plus, in a holster, on his belt, there was a strange Halloween Prop sword that looked to have a dog’s head at the end of the hilt.

Dean stood there smiling with his hands behind his back. Ms. Krowley, none to pleased at Professor Dean’s intrusion, turned around and spat, “You asked you?”

Then the protester began another rant, addressing Kim and Ron, “I tell you Halloween is a menace, it must be stopped! That’s why I’ve come to you for help. I am the Chairwoman of Citizens United Against Halloween and Lots of Other Stuff We Don’t Like.”

Kim and Ron were still very uncomfortable about being asked to help this, obviously obsessed woman, with her completely deranged request. They looked at Ms. Krowley, and then quickly at Professor Dean, as if pleading for his help. Dean responded by smiling and nodding.

“Well not to pry,” Dean started, “And by the way you probably paid too much for that dress but what’s all this other stuff you’re against?”

While Ms. Krowley was peeved at Dean interrupted her, she still answered, “All comics, most television, toys, many books, but mostly Halloween. It’s fantasy, not good for kids at all. It serves no purpose!”

Prof. Dean just grinned, shook his head and began, “Wrong. Magic, mystery, their important. Halloween is part of a tradition that goes back centuries. According to legend…”

But Ms. Krowley interrupted Dean before he could continue, “Forgot to mention we’re against legends too. Also, books about legends, they’re not healthy!”

Kim and Ron could see that Dean was a bit unnerved by Ms. Krowley’s rudeness, but that soon ended. Dean saw something out of the corner of his eye. What he saw were about thirty or so, young children, in full Halloween costumes, being led by their grade school teacher. It was part of a Trick or Treat program the University was holding for younger grade school children.

So, Dean decided to use this sitch to his advantage, “No Ms. Krowley, eating too many CANDYBARS isn’t good for you either.” Dean said the word ‘candybars’ loud enough for all the little children to hear him, and it worked. The kids stopped and in unison, they called out questioning, “Candybars?”

Kim and Ron had a good idea of what was about to occur, so they slowly stepped back about ten feet. Dean smiled widely, bent down to come face to face with the peeved Krowley and said, “It’s especially not healthy to hide them like that.”

This caused chaos as the school children came running up to Ms. Krowley and all of them screaming, “Where, where, where, where, where, where, WHERE!”

Dean stepped back as Ms. Krowley was trying to shoo off the army of little monsters and ghouls. He still smiled as he answered, “It’s in her socks kids.”

The army of kids turned into a mob as they started to almost attack Ms. Krowley in search of the candy bars. Ms. Krowley had no choice but to start off running as fast as her little legs to take her. All the way, you could hear the woman saying, “No, no, get away, get away!”

Kim and Ron walked back towards Dean, as they all watched the sight of monsters and ghosts chasing after Krowley. Ron put the finishing touch on the moment by yelling to the old hag, “For the record, interpret this as a NO!”

The two students, the Naked Mole Rat, and the Professor all shared a good laugh at the old hag getting what she had coming. After the laughter settled, Ron said, “What an old crow.”

“Tell me about it,” Kim stated.

“Oh, speaking of bird, I meant to tell you Kim, I read your paper over Poe’s ‘The Raven’. You did an excellent analysis of the work.”

“Thanks Professor.”

“Excellent costume Professor,” Ron stated as he looked over the very detailed suit.

Kim though was confused, both by Dean’s costume, and the fact that Ron seemed to know what the instructor was supposed to be.

“Why thank you Ron, but I do have a question. I get that you’re Dracula Ron, but Kim I’m not sure I get what you’re meant to be.”

Kim and Ron both laughed a bit. Kim then used her right hand to flip back some of her red hair, and reveal her neck. There in the center of her neck were two red dots.

“I’m the one he bit,”

Dean was a bit taken aback at first, as he looked at Ron and said, “Ronald!”

Ron held up his hands in defense said he said, in a frightened tone, “No, no they’re not real.”

Kim giggled at the sight of her boyfriend and Dean, then she came to Ron’s defense, “No Professor, it’s just Halloween face paint.”

Dean calmed back down, “Oh, sorry my bad. Sorry Ron.”

“No big.”

“Well, I best be going,” Dean started, “I gotta get ready for tonight’s annual Halloween Party. You two will be there, won’t you?”

“Oh yes,” Kim stated, “We’ll be there, Ron’s got some new costume surprise ready for tonight. He’s been keeping it from me for a month now.”

“Ah so I won’t be the only one in a different costume tonight,” Dead said, “Good to know. Well, I shall see you two tonight. Goodbye.”

Dean started walking away towards one of the parking lots.

“All right,” Ron started fully enthused, “Now back onward to Bueno Nacho!”

So the couple returned to their trek to get ‘snackage’. They made their way to just about ten feet from the main doors, when the beep of the Kimmunicator rang out. The two teens stopped, and Kim pulled the device out of her backpack.

Kim pressed the answer button, thus causing the young genius to appear on the screen, in his command base style room.

“What’s the sitch Wade,” Kim asked.

“We’ve got a break in,” Wade answered.

Kim rolled her eyes and said blandly, “Let me guess, a top secret lab?”

Wade grinned and replied, “Nope, Middleton High.”

Both teens were shocked as they asked in unison, “What?”

Wade went back to looking at a computer monitor and said, “Yep, it seems something was stolen from the Library last night.”

“Okay Wade, we’re on our way,” Kim said and ended the communication link. While placing the Kimmuincator back in her backpack, she said, “Guess it’s back to Middleton.”

“Aw man I was soooo close,” Ron said looking at the doors of Bueno Nacho.

The school halls of Middleton High were void of student life, due to two facts. Fact one was that it was all ready past time for school to have been let out. Secondly, due to the events that had transpired in the school library, classes had been cancelled for the day, thus allowing the authorities to investigate without interruption.

The blond vampire, and his girlfriend strolled down the halls of their former high school. Kim was staying focused on making their way to the library, but Ron was enjoying the idea of being free to walk the halls without any disciplinary action. The smell hadn’t changed that much. As they passed by the cafeteria doors, they could still smell the stomach churning scent of the ‘mystery meat’.

Ron made a sickened face and said, “Yuck, yeah something’s you’ll never miss.”

“Come on Ron, we got a scene to investigate.”

Ron turned and ran to catch up with Kim, who had continued on about twenty more feet. Even though Ron caught back up with Kim, he still continued looking around the halls, and then had a sudden scare. As they turned at corner, Ron glanced over to his right and saw one of the few things that sent horror through his body. He let a scream escape him as he leapt back towards the wall behind him. Kim stopped in her tracks, spun back around and prepared herself for a fight. Though she quickly realized what had frightened her boyfriend. Ron too quickly noted his error. There in front of Ron was a large poster, with the image of Mr. Steve Barkin pointing his index finger towards whoever would read the poster. At the bottom of the poster were the words, “Rules! Know them! Obey them! Live them!”

Ron gave a sigh as he realized that it was not Mr. Barkin in person, but just a poster.

“May we continue now,” Kim asked.

“Heh heh,” Ron laughed nervously, “Sure KP.”

The two continued walking towards the library as Ron said, “Man, I have to deal with him at college, and yet he still finds a way to haunt me back here too.”

“Paranoid much,” Kim said.

“The circle of life Kim, it’s the circle of life.”

As they finally reached the entrance doors for the library, they were met with yellow crime scene tape and an officer guarding the entrance.

The officer looked at the two teens and asked, “I’m sorry but this is a crime scene, I can not allow you in.”

Kim stepped forward a tad and said, “I’m Kim Possible, the M.P.D. called for us.”

The officer gave a second look at Kim and said, “Oh yes, my apologizes.” He raised the yellow tape, allowing Kim to step under it and said, “Go right ahead.”

Ron started to follow, but was quickly stopped by the cop. The officer lowered the tape right in front of Ron, put his hand on Ron’s chest and said in a stern tone, “Team Possible members only sir.”

Ron was ticked as he said, “Uh hello. I’m Ron. Ron Stoppable.”

The policeman just said flatly, “Who?”

Though before Ron could answer, Kim did so, “Ron Stoppable.”

The officer turned around to see an annoyed Kim with her arms crossed.

“Ron Stoppable, the other member of Team Possible. My best friend, and boyfriend.”

The guard quickly realized how thin the ice was that he was skating on. He rapidly lifted the tape and Ron walked through. Though once he was through, he did turn back, wanting to have the final word to the cop. Before he could say anything, Kim grabbed him by the arm and said, “Come on Count Tacula.”

The heroes entered the library and found a couple of crime scene investigators packing up their equipment. Behind the main librarian counter stood a familiar face. There was Middleton’s Chief of Police, Officer Hobble. He was making a few last notes in a small pocket sized notebook. He finished and saw Kim and Ron standing there looking around.

“Kim Possible. Great to see you again,” the chief said in his distinct accent.

Kim and Ron walked to the counter.

“Likewise Officer Hobble,” Kim replied.

“So what happened,” Ron inquired as he looked around the large room, not really seeing anything out of place.

“From what we’ve managed to put together, last night as Ms. Hatchet was finishing up her inventory, she heard the sound of intruders. When she to investigate, she witnessed something that terrified her beyond all reason.”

Kim and Ron were both surprised that anything would be able to scare Ms. Hatchet.

“Ms. Hatchet? Terrified,” Ron asked.

“Yes,” Hobble continued, “The janitor found her this morning in here. She was curled up in a corner, repeating the word ‘phantoms’ over and over again. She’s been taken to the hospital for further analysis.”

“So were looking just for some prankster,” Kim asked, thinking that this all seemed too simple.

“I’m afraid it’s not that simple. As we were searching the room, we discovered that someone broke into Ms. Hatchet’s safe, located in her office. Whatever was inside it is gone now. All security cameras were unable to catch any thing, and we could not find any finger prints.”

“We’ll, take a look,” Kim said and then her and Ron went into the librarian’s office. The inside was a typical office of any teaching staff member. A desk with a desktop computer, desk chair, a bookcase with books, some chairs for visitors and other various items. Though everything in the room was neatly arranged and straight.

Kim walked over to have a look inside the open safe, while Ron and Rufus had a look around the room. Kim looked closely in the safe, but failed to find any evidence of who or what could have broken in. Ron and Rufus were not having any better luck. Rufus was scampering across the desk and sniffing for any scent he could lock onto.

“Nothing here,” Kim stated as she backed away to just stare at the safe.

Rufus finished his check of the desk, looked up at Ron and shrugged.

“Same here,” Ron added.

Rufus jumped back onto Ron’s shoulder, and the two then joined Kim in gazing at the safe.

“I can’t figure it,” Kim said as she gazed forward.

Just then Rufus began to get a fait scent, and pointed his nose to the air to try and get a better smell.

Both Kim and Ron noticed this, “Ya gotta something buddy.”

Rufus continued to sniff and then motioned for Ron to go near the safe. Ron did so and within a few seconds, Rufus was able to get the smell he needed.

“Monkeys,” Rufus squeaked.

Ron and Kim looked at each other, “Monkey Ninjas.”

Ron knew what to do. He stepped aside, allowing Kim to approach the open safe once more. He took the Kimmunicator out of his vest pocket and handed it to Kim. He had been carrying the device for Kim, since they left their backpacks in the car. Kim held up the Kimmuicator, pressed the call button, and Wade soon appeared on the oval screen.

“Wade I need you to scan this safe and see what you come up with,” Kim stated.

“Gottcha,” Wade answered and went to work hitting keys on his control panels. Soon the scanning device at the top of the Kimmuincator released a green scanning grid that swept over the inside of the cubical area of the safe. After a minute or so, the scan ceased and Wade’s image returned to the Kimmicator screen.

“Well,” Kim asked.

“Nothing,” Wade said in a surprised tone as he looked over the readings report.

“Nothing,” Ron asked.

“Nothing at all.”

“Try again Wade, there’s gotta be something,” Kim said.

“I’ll open up more search fields and see it that results in anything.”

Again, the hand held device scanned the insides of the storage box, but this time the results turned out different. As Wade reappeared, he looked very confused.

“Anything this time Wade,” Kim inquired.

“I think so, but this can’t be right.”

“What is it,” Ron asked.

“Well, I’m picking up Psycho Kinetic Energy readings for some reason.”

Kim and Ron both had deeply confused looks.

“Psycho Ka whos its,” Ron asked.

“Psycho Kinetic Engery, also known as P.K.E.s. It means there are signs of supernatural powers, or in simple terms, ghosts.”

“Come on Wade, it may be Halloween, but ghosts locked in a safe,” Kim asked a bit skeptical.

“Sorry guys but I’ve triple checked these readings, and that’s what they’ve come up with.”

Kim turned her head and called, “Officer Hobble.”

The policeman soon entered the office and asked, “Yes, Miss Possible.”

“Is there any record of what Ms. Hatchet had stored in this safe,” Kim asked.

Officer Hobble pulled out his notepad and began flipping through the pages. Seconds later he said, “Ah yes, she only cataloged it as ‘Evil Monkey Text’.”

The team then knew what they were up against. They remembered months ago when Ron had returned Kim’s ‘A Brief History of Cheese’ book, but accidentally turned in the Phantom Monkey Text he had gotten away from Monkey Fist.

“The Phantom Monkeys,” both Kim and Ron said together.

Kim looked back to the Kimmuicator screen and said, “Wade we need you to start scanning the Tri City area for any similar P.K.E. readings from those you got from the safe.”

“All ready on it guys. When I’m able to lock down on something, I’ll let you know.”

“Thanks Wade.”

With that Kim ended the link and handed the Kimmunicator back to Ron. He put the device back in his pocket.

“Phantom Monkeys,” Officer Hobble asked in a confused tone.

“Long story,” Kim answered, “Thank you calling us Officer Hobble.”

“Thank you Miss Possible. I believe I should leave the rest of this up to you two.”

The officer then turned and left the office, leaving the two teen heroes staring at the empty safe.

“I guess all we can do now is wait,” Kim stated.

“Yeah, but on the bright side, we can get back in time to get changed and make it to the Halloween Party.”

Kim smiled as she realized how much Ron had matured. He used to fear Monkey Fist and his Ninjas, and yet now, she saw that confidence she always knew Ron had. There was no fear of what Monkey Fist might have in store, instead, he was care free and just wanted to have fun at the party.

“You’re right, let’s jet,” Kim said.

It was drawing close to dusk. The sun was on the western horizon and began to give a haunting feel to the abandoned structure. In its time, the home must have been a gorgeous mansion, but time had been none to kind to it. The front gates were rusted, the once perfect lawn was now a sea of tall weeds, and the paint on the structure was not faded and chipped.

However, it was not the outside of the house that should have been causing fear. Instead it was the occupants inside and what was about to occur. Inside the mansion there was a ballroom that could have held many a magnificent party. But a different party was about to begin.

The only light in the large ballroom came from various scattered candles. In the center of the room lay a monkey marker. This was of a different monkey than that Lord Fist had at his castle. This once did not seem to have any legs, but one could still tell it was a monkey, by the shape of the head and the forms of the hands. Gathered around the emblem, in a circle, were the entire army of Monkey Ninjas; all twenty of them.

The Monkey Master soon stepped forward from the shadows, the stolen Phantom Monkey Text in his hands, and the Monkey Crown on his head. The ninjas spread out, creating a wide circle and allowing Monkey Fist entrance onto the emblem. Fist walked into the center of the emblem, held the text straight out in front of him and then release it. Though, instead of the natural force of gravity taking over and sending the book to the floor, the object remained floating there in place. Even more frightening was the fact that the book was beginning to glow green and black.

Monkey Fist craned his neck back and gazed up to the skylight. He could see the clouds beginning to turn a shade of sunset orange.

“It is time,” he said to his Monkey Ninja Army.

The ninjas acknowledged the statement of their master by bowing and then assuming combat ready positions. Fist returned his gaze to the now fully glowing text. He held out his open right hand above the hovering book and said, “Let the dawn of the Phantom Monkeys Begin!”

With those words, the enchanted text began reacting. The book sprang open and began spinning around in place widely. All the while the pages of the books could be heard being flipped and turned rapidly, though no seen force was doing this. Within mere moments, the book began firing out reddish pink energy beams. These blasts, one by one, started striking the surrounding Monkey Ninjas. After a beam had struck every ninja, all of them were glowing in the pink color. It was then that they Monkey Ninjas were transformed from normal Monkey Ninjas, to that of the Phantom Monkey warriors. Each Phantom Monkey then looked at their leader. He wore a broad smile, as he knew his plans were going without failure. But now it was his time as well.

Fist looked at the book, stretched his hands out and said, “Mystic Monkey Powers, empower me with the spirits of the Phantom Monkey King!”

Again, the mystic book reacted to the command given. It no longer spun, but separated the pages to where the book was open at the center. A green and black glowing beam shot out and struck Monkey Fist and sent him into the air. Though he did not come back down, instead the beam enveloped the Monkey Master in a green and black orb. Mystical Phantom Monkey energizes continued surging from the book and into the orb as it hovered in the air. All the Phantom Monkeys now awaited the process to finish, as they all stared up.

With one final burst of power, the text finished its part, closed and lowered itself back to the ground. The last bolt of energy went to the orb. The glowing sphere soon began to dissipate. This soon revealed a new warrior, one of which had not been seen for centuries. All the Phantom Monkeys, while hovering in place, still bowed to their master. The new fighter opened his now green and black eyes. Words then rang throughout the entire structure, “At last, I am free!”

The dorm room was lit by the ceiling fan lights, as well as some remain sunlight as the sun drew to an end for the day. The teens were now back in their normal clothes. The blond had washed the white face paint off and was busy removing object from a rather large cardboard box, and then placing them onto his neatly made bed. Kim was standing, a few feet from Ron’s bed. She was covering her eyes with her right hand, and the other was on her left hip. The red head was leaning a bit to the left and was tapping her right foot. This was in part due to Kim’s impatience, since she wanted to see the surprise Ron had planned for their new Halloween costumes. Though the foot taping was also a bit playful, hoping that Ron would notice she was anxious about the costumes.

While Kim couldn’t see what Ron was doing, she could hear him. He managed to make out that Ron had gotten some items from his closet. She did hear Ron then rip into a box and start pulling out some objects. They had to have been packed very carefully, due to the fact that the sound of packing peanuts falling out could be heard, as well as the popping noises of bubble wrap.

All the unpacking sounds continued for a few minutes and then stopped. Kim heard Ron move the box out of the way. After a few seconds of silence, Kim asked, “Can I look yet.”

Ron stood back a bit to look at everything he had laid out on his bed. He looked over to his right shoulder, where Rufus gave his approval via a thumbs up. Ron turned his head to Kim and said, “Okay KP, open your eyes.”

Kim lowered her hand, opened her eyes and had a rush of feelings go through her, as she saw what lay before her. Spread out on the bed were two complete sets. First in the sets were tan flight suits, with nametags stating each teen’s last name. Next were the key pieces to the costumes. There were two small rectangular boxes, with cable like cords that went to foot pedal devices. Then were two small hand held devices that had antennae, a view screen, and adjustment knobs. However, the focal objects were the two backpack like objects. These items were very large and extremely detailed in their design. At the bottom of the two backpack items, were hoses that led, and connected, to a wand like firing apparatus.

“We’re going as GHOSTBUSTERS,” Ron exclaimed, with childhood excitement in his voice.

Kim stood there in surprise. It wasn’t a bad surprise; in fact she was really quite pleased at Ron’s decision. It was obvious from the entire layout before her, that her boyfriend had put forth a good deal of time, effort and planning into these costumes. Though Kim was confused as to how Ron, by himself, could have made all the parts for the costumes, without her ever finding out.

Ron could see that Kim had some confusion on her face, so he kicked in with explanations.

“I ordered the jumpsuits online and had my grandma make the name tags for us. I sowed them onto the suits. Then I went looking online for blueprints on the Ghost Traps, P.K.E. Meters, oh hey that’s where I’d heard P.K.E., and Proton Packs. After I had the plans, I e-mailed your brothers and asked them to make them as real as possible.”

Kim stared at Ron, because knowing her brothers, they would try and make the props as real as possible!

A month or so back, the twin Possibles were standing at the dinner table. They had tons of electrical components, wires, nuts & bolts, casings, and so much more laid out before them.

Jim and Tim both looked over the blueprints and the checklists. They looked over the arrangement and then realized that they wanted something more. Just then, Mrs. Possible came walking through, stopped and looked at what her sons were trying to create now.

“Boys,” Mrs. Possible said in a stern tone.

“It’s okay mom,” Jim started.

“We’re making Halloween Props,” Tim added.

“For Ron and Kim’s Halloween costumes,” the twins finished together.

Their mother’s face relaxed a bit as she said, “Okay, so long as they are just props.” She then started back on her way to the kitchen.

“Well actually, we were wondering” Jim began.

“If we could borrow some of dad’s,” Tim started but was soon interrupted.

Even though Mrs. Possible was in the kitchen, she still knew what was coming next, “No boys. I told you before, NO FUSION EXPERIMENTS.”

“Ah mom,” the twins whined a bit.

“But Ron said,” Jim started.

“That he wanted them,” Tim added.

“As real as possible,” Jim and Tim finished.

“No boys, no nuclear accelerators are going to be made in my house.”

The brothers looked at each, both thinking the same thought. However, their mother had the same idea come to her as well, thus her adding, “And that goes for the garage too.”

Back in Ron’s dorm room, Kim had relaxed a bit, knowing fully well that her mother would not allow Jim and Tim to create real Particle Accelerators. She walked over to the bed and picked up her jumpsuit. While she was looking it over, Ron walked up to her and asked, “So, what do you think.”

Kim smiled wide at Ron and said, “I think you did a great job.” Then she gave him a quick peck on the cheek.

“Booyah,” Ron exclaimed, happy that Kim approved of his choice, and plus he always enjoyed the kisses from his girlfriend.

The sun had set sometime ago, and the spirit of the holiday was inn full force. This was the case inside the Tri City University Ball Room. The large party room was fully decorated in Halloween style. The normal lights were replaced with orange and purple lights. A fog machine was spreading the fake mist along the floor. There were Jack-O-Lanterns on the floors and fake bats hanging from the ceiling. The sound system was playing a good mix of fitting Halloween music. Not to mention everyone attending was in full Halloween costumes. Some of the students were dancing to the music, while others were just hanging out with their friends.

The entrance doors opened and Kim and Ron walked in, in unison. Both had on their full Ghostbuster Costumes. Each had on their tan flight suits, Proton Packs on their back, P.K.E. Meters on their belts on the right and Ghost Traps on the left of their belts. After they walked in, they stood there a moment in awe of the great decorating work the party committee had done.

“Nice,” Ron commented as he looked at one of the tables filled with refreshments and entrées.

While Kim was looking around at the Jack-O-Lanterns and answered, “Yeah, they really did a terrific job decorating.”

Ron though was lost in the food as he said, “Huh? Oh yeah the decorating is nice too.”

“Ron,” Kim said a tad sternly but still with care.

Rufus decided to check everything out as well. The Naked Mole Rat jumped out of Ron’s right pocket and climbed up to Ron’s shoulder. However, the little pet was no longer his pink skin color, instead he was wearing a green foam like material.

“Rufus,” Kim asked questioningly.

Ron noticed that it was the first time Kim had seen Rufus’ costume, so explained, “He’s Slimer.”

“Ahhh.”

As the two walked in further taking everything in, a familiar voice called out to Kim.

“Kim hey!”

The two friends turned to see Monique. Though for tonight, Mon did not at all look like she normally do. She was wearing an old and faded white dress. Her face was covered in pale white face paint. But to top the ensemble off, her hair went straight up and back with a slight angle. There were also white hi lights in the hair.

As Monique got to Kim and Ron, Kim smiled and said, “Monique, I love your costume. You make a great Bride of Frankenstein.”

“Thanks, you too look great too.”

“Well,” Kim started, “Ron actually deserves all the credit. He came up with the idea, found the designs and had the twins make the props.”

This comment startled Monique, as she asked, “Your brothers made the props? Should we have the campus fire department on stand by.”

Kim laughed a bit and answered, “No, I’m sure mom kept them in line. These things just look nice.”

“Nice job Ron.”

“Thanks.”

“So this is the surprise you told me you’d have for us,” Kim stated.

Monique grinned and said, “Oh no this isn’t the surprise.”

Kim and Ron glanced at each other, saying, “Okay.”

Mon turned her head towards one of the tables where some of the sports jocks were talking and called out, “Frankie!”

Then one of the costumed sports guys departed from his meeting and walked up to the group of friends. Sure enough, this one was fully decked out in a complete Frankenstein suit. Though it took Kim and Ron a moment to look past the green face paint, neck bolts, and fake forehead scar, they did finally see whom Frankie really was.

Both of the Ghostbusters said in astonishment, “Brick!”

Yes, standing there, now holding hands with Monique, was none other than Brick Flag. Middleton High’s star quarterback.

“Hey guys,” the classic movie monster said.

Kim and Ron both darted their eyes between Monique and then Brick. Kim then smiled broadly and said, “Mon! When did this happen?”

“About a month ago we,” Mon answered, while smiling herself.

Ron, a bit nervous to ask, still asked, “Uh, what happened to Bonnie.”

Brick didn’t seem bothered at all as he calmly answered, “I just got tired of being bossed around. She can be a real witch.”

Just then Ron glanced over to another entrance door and saw Bonnie, and said, “Well, she seems to fit the part well.”

The three others looked to see what Ron was referring too. What they saw caused them all to burst into laughter. Standing there was Bonnie Rockwaller, in none other than a full witch costume.

“She must’ve just flow in,” Kim added, thus causing more laughter.

After the laughing subsided, Kim said, “I’m so happy for you two.”

“Yeah,” Ron started to add, “Congrats.”

“Thanks Stoppable,” Brick said as he gave, what he thought was a friendly punch to Ron’s arm, “You too.”

Though with Ron’s body, the punch was a bit more powerful that Brick intended it to be, thus Ron grabbed the arm and let out a tiny, “Owie.”

“Sorry bro.”

“Well,” Mon started, “We’re gonna go get something to drink. Ya want anything?”

“No thanks,” Kim stated.

“Okay, well catch you two later.”

The new couple walked off towards one of the refreshment tables.

“I’m happy for them,” Kim said as her friend walked off.

Ron, still rubbing his arm said, “Happy for them, sorry for my shoulder.”

“You okay,” Kim asked, real concern in her voice.

“Yeah, it’ll be fine,” Ron answered, “So what do we do first?”

Before Kim could come up with an answer, another familiar voice came from behind them saying, “Might I recommend the apples.”

Kim and Ron turned around, recognizing the voice, and were once again in awe of the costume they saw. Standing there was a figure, dressed in a full body suit, with material that looked like spandex, but wasn’t. The suit was in black and some areas had parts of a shade of blue/gray. Plus, on the chest of the figure was the number one hundred, with the two zeros being three-dimensional. Adding to the mystery of whom the character was, was the fact that they wore a helmet, with what looked to be small, red, diamond shaped sirens on the sides. But one part of the suit looked familiar was on the belt, it was the exact same saber that Professor Dean had with him from earlier in the day.

Ron seeing the saber said, “Professor Dean?”

The figure reached up with his gloved hands, unsnapped the latches on the sides of the helmet. He removed the helmet and held it with his right hand. Sure enough, the man behind the helmet was Professor Dean, with his kind face, brown eyes and brown hair.

“Hi guys. You like my costume.”

Ron was amazed at it as he said, “It’s awesome.”

Kim was a bit confused as she asked, “You’re a…Power Ranger?”

“Correct Kim,” Dean answered.

As Ron looked over the, almost official looking suit, said quietly to himself, “Shadow Ranger.”

“What,” Kim asked.

“Nothing,” Ron answered nervously.

Professor Dean caught on was about to occur, so he decided it was time to exit.

“Well, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve gotta go make my welcome speech. Enjoy the party.”

“Thanks Professor Dean,” Kim said as the Power Ranger Professor walked for the podium and microphone.

As the Professor walked off, Kim turned to Ron, still amazed at the Ranger Suit, “What was it you said,” she asked with a grin on her face.

Ron, again nervous, “Oh nothing, just amazed at the detail he had in the suit.”

“Rrriiight,” Kim said, still grinning.

Dean made it up to the podium, sat his helmet down, took the microphone and began, “I’d like to welcome everyone. As we gather to enjoy All Hallows Eve. Also, thanks goes out to our party committee for an excellent job this year in decorating. So let’s all have fun tonight and…”

Though as Dean was about to finish his speech, a pair of loud, feminine screams interrupted him. Everyone looked in the direction of the screams, and what they saw truly did scare them. There were about three reddish pink ghoulish creatures hovering there. No one knew what these creatures were, but they could tell that they were not some hologram. But there were two students in the room that knew what the creatures were; they’d seen them before. Those things were Phantom Monkeys.

There was a party table in front of the Phantom Monkeys, but not for long. One of the spirits quickly threw the table over and let out a ghoulish monkey scream. This was the last straw for the partygoers, they themselves screamed and started running for places to hide. Some started to go for the doors, but were only greeted with more Phantom Monkeys. While Bonnie was running for a place to hide, a Phantom Monkey flew right through her, leaving pink, ectoplasmic residue on her. In mere seconds, the ballroom was filled with at least twenty phantoms.

When everyone was ducked behind something, or in a corner, there were two teens still standing out on the floor. Kim and Ron were standing back to back, looking at the ghost army that was slowly moving in on them.

“Hero time,” Ron said.

The two quickly ditched their prop equipment, throwing it for Brick and Monique to catch in the corner. They did, leaving Kim and Ron in just their jumpsuits.

“Let’s go,” Kim said, in her battle ready tone.

The two started out and ready to fight the Phantom Monkeys, but were soon met with disappointment. Kim went to send a tornado kick to one of the creatures, but was very surprised to see her leg go right through the enemy, only leaving slime on her suit. Ron had the same luck; he tried a slice with his arm, but found the same as Kim. The two tried time and time again, all with different moves, yet nothing worked. They even attempted to get the ghosts to fly into one another, but that still did not faze them. After Team Possible had tried everything in their book, the Phantom Monkeys attacked. They were able to fire out blasts from their ghoulish hands. The blasts hit the two, and sent them flying into each other’s backs.

The team got back on their feet, and regained their back-to-back position.

“This is sick and wrong,” Ron yelled.

“We can’t hit them, but they can hit us,” Kim said.

“We need something else to fight with,” Ron added.

As if answering its owner’s call, the Lotus Blade, in its necklace form, hovered out from under Ron’s suit. It hovered in the air for a moment and then morphed itself back into full size. Ron was surprised at the ability of the blade to answer him.

Kim smiled as she said, “I think it heard you.”

“You think it’ll work.”

“Only one way to find out.”

Ron took the blade with both hands, jumped towards a Phantom Monkey and sliced at the spirit with the weapon. This fight attempt actually worked. After the blade cut through the Phantom, the evil spirit dissipated into ecto vapors and disappeared.

Ron gazed at his weapon and said, “Wow.”

Ron quickly got back to work, since the remaining phantoms were now none to happy about their fallen comrade. Nine Phantom Monkeys surrounded Ron, trying to slice at him with their slimly claws, or blast him like before. Ron was at the top of his game though, as he managed to jump and dodge each attack. He quickly fought back with the Lotus Blade and started destroying the Phantom Monkeys, though they were still managing to put up a good fight.

However, during his battle, Ron noticed that Kim was left defenseless. All she was able to do was jump out of the way of the attacks. Ron sliced through a couple more Phantom Monkeys as he thought, “Kim needs help. She needs something to fight with.”

Again, as though granting Ron’s wish, the Lotus Blade began to glow. Ron’s spiritual side took over, as he closed his eyes and raised the blade into the air. Everyone in the room, both human and phantom, looked at the sight unfolding. The glowing weapon suddenly replicated itself, with the new blade putting itself in Ron’s left hand. Ron opened his eyes, and both he and Kim said the same thing, “Whoa!”

Ron looked back over at his girlfriend and, “KP! Catch!”

He threw the copied Lotus Blade at Kim, and she jumped and managed to catch it, grabbing it by the handle. Then the two teen heroes jumped into action and started taking care of the remaining Phantom Monkeys. It was a sight to behold as the two jumped and kicked through the air, while also attacking with the Lotus Blades. With each destroyed Phantom Monkey, more pink ecto smoke remained. After about ten minutes, the ghouls were gone, and their mists had dissipated.

Kim and Ron regrouped, with Ron asking, “How?”

“We’ll figure it out later Ron, right now we gotta find Monkey Fist before he sends more Phantom Monkeys.”

“Right.”

They burst through the doors and jumped on Ron’s scooter. They both put on the helmets they had left on the bike, and then Ron kicked on the engine. The scooter began hovering a foot above the ground and then jetted off. Kim quickly pulled out her Kimmunicator and called Wade.

The teen genius appeared and said, “Kim, I was just about to call. I found something on the text.”

“Wade we’ve got a lot to tell you too,” Kim said, “The Halloween Party just got crashed by Phantom Monkeys.”

“What!”

“Ron and I were able to get rid of them, but we need to find Monkey Fist.”

“Gottcha. I was finally able to lock down the Psycho Kinetic Energy readings, they’re coming from an old abandoned mansion about five miles northwest of your.”

“On the way,” Ron said as he turned his scooter to start through the forest area.

“What did you find on the text Wade,” Kim asked.

“Okay, while most all of the Mystic Monkey Monks were good and pure, there was one that had the same goal as Monkey Fist, he wanted to use the powers for evil. Thus why the Monkey Idols were hidden in the first place. Well, it seems that this evil Monkey Master kept growing in power, so much so that the only way to gain more power, was for him to merge himself with Dark Phantom Monkey Spirits. He did so and took on the name, Phantom. The Monkey Monks were able to defeat and imprison Phantom, his powers, and Phantom Monkeys in ancient texts. This is why Monkey Fist wanted the book. He must want to join powers with Phantom Fist.”

“This is SICK and WRONG,” Ron called out as he drove.

“No doubt,” Kim added.

Wade then managed to see that there seemed to be two Lotus Blades.

“Uh guys, why are their two Lotus Blades?”

“We don’t know,” Kim began to answer, “And what’s even stranger is that I can use the copied one.”

“Oookkkaayy,” Wade said, now utterly freaked.

“We’re almost there,” Ron said as he started to see the mansion come into view, thanks to the headlight of the scooter.

“Later Wade,” Kim said and then ended the call.

Ron drove through the open iron gates and to the front entrance. The moonlight being cast down on the house gave the two teen chills as they approached the front door. Each of them still had their Lotus Blades in hand.

Ron looked at Kim and asked, “Should we knock.”

She grinned as she answered, “Yes, with out feet.”

With that, the two kicked open the door front doors and jumped in, only to find nothing. They stood there, battle ready and swords in hand, but nothing was there.

“Maybe we got the wrong house,” Ron said, but before Kim could comment, the doors they had just kicked open slammed themselves shut. This caused Kim and Ron to jump and turn back at the doors.

For the moments they spent looking at the doors, their true enemy entered the room.

“Ah, Team Possible here for your final defeat.”

Kim and Ron spun back around and saw a new evil sight. There, hovering atop the main staircase was Monkey Fist, only not the Monkey Fist they knew. Now he glowed an evil green, he no longer had any legs and his hands had new ghoulish monkey claws. But most of all, his eyes were like black orbs with green marbles inside them.

“Monkey Fist,” Ron spat angrily.

“Somebody got an extreme makeover,” Kim said sarcastically.

“I am no longer Monkey Fist you fools, I have become one with the ancient Monkey Master Phantom. I am now PHANTOM FIST!”

“New name, same freak,” Ron said.

Ron then started into action as he ran up the stairs, jumped into the air, ready to strike Phantom Fist, but was met instead with a devastating blow. As Ron was in mid air, Phantom Fist spun around with his right arm out. His arm grew longer and the ghoulish fist at the end of it hit Ron, thus sending him back down and crashing to the ground. Kim ran over to Ron, saying in worry, “Ron!”

As Kim helped her boyfriend up, she asked, “Are you okay?”

“I’ll be fine,” Ron answered, though still rubbing his head a bit.

“Foolish humans, you have no idea what you are up against. For centuries I was locked away in that text, awaiting the day that I would be set free, to once again rule the world. I came so close months ago that was until you Ron Stoppable took the book away. But now the both of you shall pay for your interference.”

Phantom Fist was now the one to start the attack; he flew towards the two and fired ecto blasts at them. Both of them jumped in opposite directions to avoid the fire. Then the two jumped in unison towards the spirit, Lotus Blades in their hands, and tried to slice him like they did the Phantom Monkeys. However, Phantom Fist showed to have a great deal more power than his warriors, as he was able to stop their attacks with his arms. Kim and Ron had to land back on the ground, and then try again. Though with each attack attempt, they met the same result. No matter what they tried, Phantom Fist was a step ahead and not only managed to block the attacks, but send out his own attack in retaliation.

The heroes regrouped once more, while Phantom Fist basked in his momentary glory.

Kim whispered, “Ron I’ve got an idea. I’ll distract Fist and you try and find that book.”

“Gottcha KP,” Ron said without thinking.

Kim then jumped back into battle, again fighting as hard as she could against Phantom Fist. Then Ron realized what Kim had said. He turned to Rufus, who had popped out of Ron’s chest pocket and said, “But aren’t I supposed to be the distraction.”

Rufus kicked Ron back to reality, as he squeaked, “Find the book.”

Ron started running around the main room they were in, trying his best to find that ancient text. He put Rufus on the floor and said, “Help me out spud.” The Naked Mole Rat then too began searching as fast as he could. Meanwhile, Kim was at the top of the grand staircase, holding off Phantom Fist as best she could. He threw blast after blast of ecto energy, to which Kim could only block with her copied Lotus Blade. In between blasts attacks, Kim lunged at Fist and tried again to attack with the sword. Kim put all her force into the saber, and Fist blocked with all his might. The two held their place there.

“So, the Lotus Blade has now begun to show it’s true power,” Fist began, “Too bad it will not save you or your boyfriend.”

Just as Fist had said that, Rufus managed to find the Ancient Text. He smelled the book under the grand rug that led from the entrance, all the way up the stairs. Rufus whistled for Ron. The blonde ran over, threw the rug back and found the book lying there in an embedded hole in the wood floor.

“I found it KP,” Ron yelled.

Ron exclamation caused Fist to loose focus for an instant. He turned his head around to see Ron holding the book up with his left hand. Kim took full advantage of the distraction. She thrust the Lotus Blade over and to the right, and sent Phantom Fist ten feet through the air. Kim did a back flip from the top of the stairs down to where Ron and Rufus were.

“Nice job boys,” she said upon landing.

Both Ron and Rufus nodded, and then Ron threw the book onto about the tenth stair. Phantom Fist started to fly towards the book, and yelled, “NO!” But it was too late. Kim and Ron pointed their Lotus Blades at the book and then crossed them, creating an X. The blades together shot out a red and blue power beam that struck the ancient text. The glow from the blades attack was too bright of Phantom Fist to look at. He covered his dark eyes, while still yelling. The blast was able to quickly dissolve the book within seconds. When the book was gone, Phantom Fist himself could be seen to be weaker. Kim and Ron looked at the ghost and saw him looking at his hands. Fist clenched his fist and shouted, “You may have won this battle, but you have not seen the last of me. We will battle another day.”

Before Kim or Ron could jump to attack, Phantom Fist had disappeared in burst of green smoke.

“Weird,” Ron commented as the two of them stood there a bit confused.

Then the two Lotus Blades floated into the air, rejoined as one, returned to the necklace state, and placed itself back around Ron’s neck.

“Weird,” Kim added.

Ron looked from his necklace, over to Kim and asked, “So what now.”

Kim thought for a moment and answered, “Well, we did manage to weaken him.”

“True.”

“It’s going to be a while before he’s able to find another book to draw power from. So we probably ought to get back to the university and make sure no one was hurt, and see if we can help clean everything up.”

“Yeah, let’s jet.”

When Kim and Ron arrived back at the University Ballroom, they were surprised to see that no one had left at all. In fact everyone was busy finishing up putting all the decorations back in place and fixing the room up like nothing had ever happened.

“Wow,” Ron commented as he and Kim looked in amazement.

Monique and Brick saw their friends arrive and rushed over.

“Are you guys alright,” Monique asked.

“Did you fight any more of those freaky ghost monkeys,” Brick inquired.

“We’re fine thanks,” Kim answered Monique.

“We’ll have to explain everything later,” Ron added.

“Long story,” Kim said.

“But we won,” Ron finished with a smile.

“Wayta go Stoppable,” Brick said with excitement, and again gave a friendly punch to Ron’s shoulder.

Again, Ron let out a tiny, “Owie.”

“Oh sorry dude.”

“No problem,” Ron answered, still in the weak voice.

“Oh, here are your props,” Brick said as he reached over and got the prop Ghostbusting equipment from the wall.

“Thanks Brick,” Kim stated.

“We’re just glad you too are fine,” Monique said as Kim and Ron put their props back on.

Then Professor Dean’s voice came back on through the speakers, “Well, that was certainly interesting, but thanks to Team Possible, we made it through all right.”

Dean was then interrupted by the arrogant voice of a certain witch, “All right? All right! That…that….that THING slimed me! You call that all right?”

Dean chuckled a bit, and continued, “Okay, most all of us made it through all right. Now what do you say we get back to the business of parting?”

The response was a room filled with cheers. The professor pressed the button to turn the light system back on and to start the music back up. Everyone got out on the dance floor and started grooving to the beat of the ‘Monster Mass’.

Kim and Ron danced together, but Kim could tell something was still troubling Ron.

“Naco for your thoughts,” Kim said with her friendly smile.

Ron looked at Kim, smiled and said, “Sorry KP. Just thinking about Monkey, I mean Phantom Fist.”

“I know Ron, but we defeated him together. And when he shows up again, we’ll defeat him again. After all, you’re pretty good with that sword Mr. Stoopable.”

Ron’s smiled returned to normal as he said, “You’re pretty good at being the distraction Ms. Possible.”

Kim giggled and said, “Thanks but don’t get use to it.”

Professor Dean’s voice came on once more, “Now what would Halloween be without candy? So Trick or Treat everybody!”

Dean pressed a remote control button and then thousands of candies began falling from the ceiling. Playful screams and joyous cheers were heard filling the ballroom as everyone was showered with candy.

Author’s Note: Well what do think? Yes, I’ve made a major change in the Monkey Fist storyline. I hope you enjoyed it. This should begin opening all kinds of new doors. I love Halloween, it’s always been my favorite holiday and so writing this Halloween episode was a blast. Again, no real mushy moments, but I still loved writing all the action. Not to mention enjoying paying tribute to one of the greatest teams ever, the Ghostbusters.

Well, I really hope you all enjoyed this episode. I’ll be back again in a month or so with the next one.

Later everyone and…

HAPPY HALLOWEEN