'Ello, everyone! I'm back with another fanfic! I almost wish I saved Shark Bait so I could put it in here. Welp. This, as the summary says, is a collection of oneshots. Please, feel free to give me ideas you want to see in here, ask for sequels to some of these, challenge me to write something based offof one word, whatever you want. I will be holding polls for ideas soon, so look out for that.

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Jackson Jones almost dropped the books he was holding in his hurry to get to school. Usually he wouldn't be caught dead outside the library carrying a book, but today was different. Special, even. Also, his backpack was full.

Come on, come on! Almost there...Jackson thought desperately. Five or six more yards and he'd be in the school with its many security cameras, and safe from-

"HEY! Train track face! Whatcha got there?" Someone yelled out. That person-along with a few others- stepped out in front of Jackson. They'd been waiting for him.

Jackson winced inwardly. He was too late. "Nothing." He told Brett, and tried to hide the books behind his back. Big mistake.

Brett nudged his friends and grinned. "'Nothing' seems to be pretty important. Mind showing us what it is?" He said, and shoved Jackson.

Jackson stumbled backwards, only barely hanging on to the books. "I do mind, in fact." He snapped. "Why can't you just leave us alone? Don't you have anything better to do? Like, learning how to read and do addition?" Noting Brett's scowl, Jackson continued. "Oh, sorry. Is addition too big a word for you? Should I make it easier?"

Brett didn't look cocky anymore. In fact, he looked furious. Furious enough to overlook that Jackson said 'us', not 'me', much less question it. "I-" he started to say, but stopped, considering himself to be too important to waste time arguing with his former best friend. Instead, he made a grab for the books.

Jackson tried to pull the pile out of reach, but one of the books slipped and fell to the ground.

Brett picked it up. Jackson tried in vain to get it back, but one of Brett's friends blocked his way with a sneer.

Brett inspected his prize closely. "What's this garbage? Is the title in Spanish or something?" He flipped through the pages. "Not just the title-it's the entire book!"

Jackson angrily shoved past the person blocking his way. "Not Spanish. Latin. And it's not just any garbage. It's my garbage, and I want it back," he said, reaching for the book. "Give it back, Bealer."

Brett raised an eyebrow. "Really, Jones? Fine, if that's what you want..." He tore the book in two, then tore those pieces in two. After a lot of ripping and tearing, Brett finally handed the remains back to Jackson. "There you go." He said, smirking. He pretended to dust off his hands. "Happy now?"

Jackson couldn't answer even if he wanted to. He just stared, shocked, at the scraps in his hand.

Brett laughed. "Why'd you want that book anyway? S'not like you'd be able to read it or anything."

Jackson barely heard him. Weeks of planning...Bribery...Begging...Research...Searchin g, all wasted in a matter of seconds. He had wanted to get a present-more like a thank-you gift- for Ms. Holiday and, with her being a librarian, he naturally assumed that she liked books. Therefor, after some extensive research(Jackson didn't want to get her something she already had) he found a nice selection of books. Some ancient, most in other languages. And some clueless idiot had just destroyed one of them.

Brett started to say something else, but Jackson wasn't listening. He set the remaining books down carefully. Jackson straightened up, trying to calm down. He had felt his braces swirling in his mouth, and he couldn't afford to lose control now of all times.

"Hey. Pay attention when I'm talking, dweeb." Brett said poking Jackson hard in the back.

Jackson spun around and threw a punch at Brett's head. He missed, even though Brett had frozen out of surprise.

Jackson drew his fist back, ready to strike again, so Brett recovered and did the same.

"JONES!" Ruby screeched, making both boys jump. She had heard the commotion and came out of the school to investigate.

Jackson cringed. He could've hurt Brett and blown his cover as a secret agent if Ruby hadn't stopped him.

Jackson lowered his fist and smiled sheepishly at Ruby. "Uh...Hi?"

Ruby glared at him, and marched over until they were standing nose-to-nose. (Jackson hoped she wasn't allergic to fear, because the last thing he needed the world to know was that he was afraid of a girl.) "Let's go. I don't want to report you, but I will if I have to." She grabbed him by the arm and started to pull him back to the entrance of the school.

Brett snickered with his friends. "Seriously, Jones? You let this sorry excuse for a girl boss you around? You're even wimpier than I thought."

Ruby paused and loosened her grip. Then, faster than Jackson could process what was happening, Ruby whipped around and slugged Brett in the face.

Brett clutched at his nose and stared at Ruby in shock, too surprised to even cry out.

Ruby wiped her hand on her pants. She nudged Jackson in the direction of the school, and started walking-very fast walking- in that very direction.

Jackson shook himself and followed.

When he had caught up, Ruby glanced over her shoulder at him. "None of that ever happened," she said. "Agreed?"

Jackson nodded. "Y-yes ma'am."

Ruby smiled. Or, at least, she looked like she was going to, and they walked in silence.

When they got inside the school, Jackson spoke up. "You know, you were great back there."

Ruby shook her head furiously. "That never happened, remember?" She said, but Jackson detected a note of pride in her voice.

Jackson turned away and smiled just to himself. It was good to know that the NERDS' leader was human sometimes too. But something's wrong...What am I forgetting...?...! The books! I forgot about the books! He remembered with a groan.

Ruby looked at him and frowned. "Something wrong?" She asked.

Jackson's opened his mouth, then closed it, and shrugged. "Nothing I can't take care of later." He said, even if he didn't quite believe it himself.

Ruby studied him closely. "Does it have anything to do with...You know..."

"Brett? Yes, it does."

Ruby was quiet for a few moments longer. Then, without warning, her face broke out into a grin. "Let's go take care of it right now, then."

Jackson considered the possibilities, then smiled. "Lead the way."

Whew! Sadly, I consider this one the better of the first two chapters, but that's up to you guys!

Also, I saw some new stories up by legolasorbraceface and flinchcanpunchthroughwalls. They are really good, if you want to go check them out. (The stories.) Welcome to the fandom, guys!

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~Riverstone.