OK K.O.: The Fight

Written by: Some dude in college

It was just another average day for K.O. He woke up, ate his breakfast, and went to school. He was his usual, upbeat and optimistic self.

He went to class like normal and sat down in his seat.

"Good morning K.O. You seem well-rested," said a familiar Kappa voice behind him.

"Hey Dendy!" he said with a smile. "You finish last night's homework?"

"K.O., you do realize Ms. Quantum always gives me extra work beyond what any person our age should be capable of completing," Dendy said. She then adjusted her glasses and they flashed. "And yet every time I'm up to the challenge."

K.O. chuckled nervously. "Uh, I'll take that as a yes." He then reached into his bag and pulled out his Pow-Card binder. "Wanna trade?"

"Of course, K.O.," Dendy responded. "You never have to ask. The answer will always be yes, as long as the situation is appropriate."

So, the two traded cards before class started. Once Ms. Quantum burst into the room, the two quickly hid away their cards and pretended to be taking notes.

It was like any other day.

During class, everyone was sectioned off to work in pairs on an assignment. Everyone in the class wanted to pair with Dendy given her intelligence, but they all knew who she'd pair up with.

But that never stopped K.O. from asking. "Wanna pair up Dendy?"

"Much like trading Pow cards, the answer is always yes, K.O." Dendy said.

"Hehe, sorry Dendy," K.O. said while awkwardly smiling, sweating and rubbing the back of his head.

The two got to work on the assignment. Halfway through class, K.O. realized he had to use the bathroom.

"Uh, Ms. Quantum, may I use the restroom?" He asked nervously, as his bladder level was rapidly rising.

"Fine, just don't lose it," Ms. Quantum replied. "And especially don't walk into the wrong bathroom… again," Ms. Quantum replied.

The class started laughing K.O. accepted the pass while staring up at her with a nervous expression. He was embarrassed. "Thank you," he said, and he immediately dashed out of the room.

He walked straight down the hall and found the restrooms at the end of it. He sat there for a moment and gazed at the two doors. He realized he was accidentally given the girls pass. This happened the last time he used the restroom in class, and it didn't end pretty.

He shuddered at the embarrassment that event caused. "Okay, even though this pass legally binds me to walking into the girl's restroom, I know that Ms. Quantum specifically told me to use the boy's restroom. Therefore, her word overrides everything that this pass says!" K.O. then raised the pass into the air. "Therefore, I legally have access to the boy's restroom!" He then finally walked in.

He walked in and noticed out of the corner of his eye someone standing by the sink. He didn't think much of it and went to the stall the conduct his business. He then walked out of the stall, washed, and dried his hands.

"Bright, shiny, and clean!" he said enthusiastically as his hands sparkled. "As mommy says, you can't be a hero with your hands dirty," he said staring down at his hands as he attempted to leave the bathroom.

"Ey," said the mysterious guy as he stuck out his arm to block the door. "Five techno's 'Mr. Clean Hands," he said in a mocking fashion. He looked like a small, red dragon like creature. He wore a brown leather jacket, and spiked bracelets

K.O. laughed a slight bit. "Ha-ha, you're funny. Everyone knows the restrooms are free for public use. Besides, you don't have to pay money to get in. Why would I have to pay to get out?"

"Don't be smart with me! It's called an exit toll scrub!" the bully said. "And you better pay it or it's going to get messy in here!" the bully then got in K.O.'s face. "ARE YOU GONNA PAY ME OR WHAT?!"

K.O. was taken aback, and a bit unsure what to do. He was used to this aggression from boxmore robots, but never from another student. He was sweating profusely while his eyes peered around looking for a way out. His mind was racing.

The bully was growling at K.O., but then he stopped. He smiled at K.O. "Ya know what, I won't make you pay the fee, or beat you up… right now."

"Wuh, really?" K.O. said as he lowered his hands. "So, you had a change of heart and will now reform your ways? That's great news!" K.O. threw his hands in the air in celebration.

"NO, YOU IDIOT!" screamed the bully. "Instead of fighting you here, I'll fight you in front of the school. Yeah. That'll teach you to not respect my policies."

"Fight? I love fighting!" K.O. said enthusiastically. "I'm a level 3 hero. I don't think you can beat me! But…"

"But what? Are you scaaaaared?" the bully taunted.

"No, I'm not scared!" K.O. said. "It's just think that we shouldn't fight during school. Or on school property, we could get kicked out. Plus, I only fight evil villains. I don't think you're evil, just very mean. Why don't you try being nicer instead of threatening people?"

The bully reeled back and slammed his fist into K.O.'s left eye, sending K.O. flying back into the wall. He then ran up and grabbed K.O. by the collar.

"DON'T PATRONIZE ME YOU WUSS!" the bully screamed. "You've made me even madder. I don't care what you think! We're going to fight one another tomorrow after class whether you like it or not. And if you don't, I'm going to tell everyone you wussed out. We'll see what others say about you after that. They'll call you a wuss. Everyone will laugh at you. You'll never be seen as a hero after that!"

"Well, what if I tell the principal? He'll put a stop to this!"

"Yeah it may, but think about what happens after that? That'll make you a snitch, and no one likes a snitch! You want people to like you, don't you K.O.?" He smiled evilly and then shoved K.O. against the wall and started walking out. "See you tomorrow, wuss."

K.O. was on one hand and his knees while he held his hand to his eye. He was shaking as well. He had no idea how the bully knew his name

"Oh, what am I going to do!?" K.O. began to monologue to himself. "If I fight, I'm going to get kicked out of school and disappoint everyone! If I drop out of school, I'm going to be a failure and not become a hero, but if I don't fight, no one's going to see me as a hero. I'm going to be a coward!"

He sat and pondered this for a moment, before he realized he needed to get back to class. He didn't want to go back, however. He was unsure and afraid of what to do.

He pulled down his headband slightly over his left eye and walked back to class.

"It's about time!" Ms. Quantum said as K.O. walked back in. "Did you clog it up again?" Ms. Quantum said.

K.O. said nothing. He put the pass on her desk and walked back to his desk which was pushed together with Dendy's.

"Don't let her get to you K.O.," Dendy said. "She's all about tough love. She embarrasses you so that you don't do it again. She does something like that to everyone."

"... I know Dendy," K.O. said in a low, downtrodden voice. "L-let's just get back to the assignment."

"Are you O.K. K.O.?" Dendy said as there was a random audience applause and cheer coming from the background.

"I'm fine," was all K.O. said.

They finished up the assignment. K.O. said nothing, and let Dendy find all the answers. K.O. wasn't as smart as Dendy, but he was still one of the brighter students in the class. He usually was able to find some of the answers to he and Dendy's group assignments.

The final bell rang, and school was out. Many of the kids flooded out of the school in excitement. Some walked home, others were picked up at the front. K.O. had work at Gars most every day right after school, so he always walked the couple blocks. Dendy sometimes walked with him, but today her dad was at the front to pick her up.

"Uh, hey Dendy, can I talk to you really quick?" K.O. began.

"I have to get going K.O., but you can feel free to text me later. I'm sorry," Dendy said. "Bye K.O.!"

"Bye Dendy," K.O. said in a low voice.

Dendy was a bit shocked by K.O.'s tone. He always told her goodbye with enthusiasm. She thought about this as she drove off with her dad.