Hi everyone. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. I'm really sorry that I haven't updated for months now. I got admitted to college and had to leave before getting to this chapter. But now I'm back enough to write this chapter. I might not write another chapter for a while, but I will get to it as soon as I can.
This chapter was supposed to have a special crossover (sorry). But due to the holidays I decided to have this one made. It's for all those who like a pairing that never came to be in the prequel and this one until now. That's right it's RandyXKim pairing. I know that I said this won't be done and that Kim won't be back until chapter 10, but I decided to make this.
I also have a major announcement, concerning the OC, M and his owner at the end of the chapter.
Be aware that most of the chapter is takes place in the prequel around Christmas time.
Enjoy!
Chapter 3: Kim's gloomy Christmas
The school bell rang on another day in Norrisville. Randy, Howard and Jennifer walked through the halls while talking about any topic in mind. Randy led them to his locker and put histhe combination. He then opened it to collect his books when a picture fell out and touched the ground.
"What's that?" Jennifer asked.
Randy shrugged his shoulders and picked it up. He looked at the note and laughed a bit.
"Hey, what's so funny, Cunningham?" Howard asked curiously.
Randy put the paper and shook his head, "Just a blast from the past. I just need to see this, so can both of you…"
"Save you a seat?" Jennifer completed his sentence and giggled, "Sure thing. But get back as soon as you can."
"Sure thing, Jen."
With that said, Jennifer and Howard left. That left Randy alone with the paper. He looked into the picture and heaved a sigh of relief. On the picture was him and Kim dancing on ice. It was on Christmas eve with an exciting story behind it. He remembered it like it was yesterday.
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(Last Christmas)
Norrisville experienced a day of snow. The little white frozen waters came from the skies and formed on trees, roads and other things in hours. It also made the weather to be cold, forcing everyone to wear sweaters, scarf and other things to keep themselves warm. Among these people were the students of Norrisville as they moved about in the halls of the big school while minding their business.
Fortunate enough, the vents blew some heat that made everyone feel warm. Randy and Howard were not an exception as they walked the halls, talking among themselves about something. Randy greeted everyone Merry Christmas while Howard just gave a smile and a wave as they kept talking.
"Today, Howard, will be the brucest time of the year." Randy said with a wide grin.
Howard grinned too, "Of course it will, Cunningham. In an hour, we'll be out of school and be in the greatest Christmas amusement park in Norrisville."
"Yeah and not only that, but I heard there's a special surprise that apparently belongs to the ages."
The two boys were stopped when Kim stood their way. Howard casted a glare and a low growl at her, "What the juice do you want now, book? You better not mess our cheese again."
Kim rolled her eyes and scoffed, "Forget it."
The Japanese girl walked away from the boys and Randy greeted her Merry Christmas. But to the boys' surprise, she waved her hand back, like she sent it away from her.
"Did you just see that?" Randy asked Howard.
"Yeah." Howard shrugged, "But who cares. She'll get over it eventually. Now come on, we got a class to go before the bell rings."
Before Randy could say anything, Howard grabbed his wrist and pulled him away. But Randy still had his mind over what just happened. His eyes were still at Kim as she disappeared along the hallway. Obviously, something was wrong with her and Randy is gonna to find out.
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Heidi sat at her studio while yet talking at the camera on her online blog. It has been an hour since she started and now she started to sign out.
"School's out guys. So drag your butts off your desks and have fun at the McChristmas amusement park" As she said that, small logo with the word "McChristmas" appeared at the corner of the screen, "I got word that its the brucest thing this Christmas eve. I'll be there and I sure count on the bruce people of Norrisville to be there. Bye!"
Finally, she ended the show and sighed in relief. She smiled joyfully at her small TV crew and got up, "That was great, guys. The show went with a big hit as always. Go have a Merry Christmas!"
The crew cheered happily and quickly packed up their gear. Heidi stayed behind as they left, as she took some belongings of hers. She took her hairbrush and just about to touch the doorknob when suddenly Randy burst right in.
"Heidi, I need…." Randy began to say, but got caught off. Since he came in all of a sudden, Heidi went on the defense as she screamed and threw him over her. Randy got flung to the wall and cringed, "Ow…I didn't see that coming."
Heidi gasped when she realized what she did. She ran to him and helped him up, "Oh my gosh, Mandy. I'm so sorry."
"It's Randy." The purple haired still corrected her.
"Right, Sandy."
Randy shook his head and face-palmed. So instead he got to the point, "Have you seen, Kim. She just disappeared before the bell rang."
"Well what do you expect? She's a master Kunoichi."
"Yeah I know. But this is important."
Randy walked from Heidi and peek his head outside. He ensured no one was listening or around before closing it. Heidi stood and watched him with a curious face and finally asked. "Is everything okay?"
"Yeah I guess." Randy shrugged his shoulders a bit. He closed the door and faced her, "But something is wonk with Kim."
Upon hearing about her new best friend, Heidi took full attention and sat on her desk quick, "Tell me everything."
*Few minutes later*
Randy finally finished explaining the situation. Through it all, Heidi nodded and listened attentively. She could obviously see –unlike her brother- that Kim was going through something. It wasn't the usual fight Howard and the Japanese girl had or her objections that took place. There was something more.
Heidi took her bag and stood up, "Knowing Kim, she went to meditate. We'll have to go to the Norisu Nine dojo to find clues."
"Why the dojo? We should go look for Kim." Randy said in a bit of objection.
"Kim won't say what's up. I get this feeling that she only opens up when she wants to."
Randy nodded in agreement and left the studio with Heidi. They both journeyed to the forest before finally coming to the ancient dojo of the Norisu Nine. Randy stepped in first and called out to Kim so as to ensure the girl was absent. When there was no reply he concluded she wasn't in.
Together, both teens went inside to look for clues. They went through different rooms that contained information, but none seem unhelpful. Randy saw some good scrolls for ancient Ninja lesson but Heidi quickly took that away from him.
Randy sighed in frustration, "This is so hard."
"Tell me about it." Howard's voice came from behind.
Randy jumped a bit as he turned back to see his best friend, "Howard?! What the juice are you doing here?"
"Watching." Howard simply shrugged his shoulders. He then became serious, "I'm disappointed in you, Cunningham. I thought you and I would do this, but you call my sister. I hope she's not gonna replace me or something."
Heidi came from behind and had her hands on her hips, "Don't even think about it, Howard. I have more important things to do than spend time with Candy."
"It's Randy!" Both boys corrected her.
Heidi simply rolled her eyes in disgust, "Whatever."
But unknown to the boys, when Heidi turned around, she frowned at her attitude. She felt guilty and grew worried for what she said to Randy. But she couldn't figure out what else to say without making out that she likes the boy. Suddenly, Kim's footsteps were heard at the front. It sounded distant, but yet the teens began to panic.
"What do we do?!" Howard cried out.
"Hush!" Heidi and Randy shushed the gingered haired boy.
Howard put his hands on his lips and nodded. Randy went to the door way of the room and listened. Kim still seem to be coming, but not for long. He looked to the others as a plan formed in his head, "I'll go take Kim somewhere and distract her. You two keep searching. Hopefully, we'll find something that explains her mood."
"Good idea." Heidi whispered, "But be careful. Kim can detect lying, so don't show any sign of nervousness."
"Sure, that's motivating." Randy replied sarcastically.
"Sorry."
Randy nodded and ran out. He went to the front and found Kim just about to enter. Quickly, he spreads his hands at both sides of the door and gave a smile, "Hey, Nomi."
"Hey." Kim had a depressed frown, "Can you get out the way? I just want to get away from as much Christmas as possible."
Randy became concerned. He puts down his hands to his hand, but not for what Kim asked. The purple haired looked at the eyes of his teacher and placed a hand on her shoulder, "What's wrong? You know you can tell me."
Kim sighed, "I can't say. But Christmas and I….haven't always been in the best of terms for a really long time."
"Oh." Randy said and looked away.
Kim also looked away and sighed, "Now can you let me in?"
"No!" Randy jumped and put his hands on the door's side. Kim gave him a confused look which was enough to make Randy realize what he did. Quickly, he composed himself and had a plan, "I mean…I don't think you should go in there. McChristmas Park is open right now and I want to take you there."
"Why? You have Howard."
"Oh…um…Howard got the cold."
Randy made sure to keep a composed smile. Not a sly smile or any sign that he was lying. Kim stared at him like a judge to know if anything was up. But luckily she didn't as she shook her head.
"No. I can't go."
"Yes, you can." Randy held her hands lightly, "It will be bruce. I promise."
Something deep within Kim kept telling her to do it. The decision wasn't easy due to her secret past of Christmas Eve. It was something that only the Norisu Nine knew but they're dead. She technically had no one to help her over it…except Randy.
When Kim looked into his eyes, her heart beat a little faster than before. She saw love and care just from him and strangely admired it. She didn't know what feelings it was, but weird enough she also liked Randy's touch.
"Kim? Hello?" Randy waved his hand before Kim's eyes.
The Japanese girl snapped back. She realized she had left reality with Randy and the world. There was a word for it, but she didn't bother to think of it. Rather, she answered Randy, "I'm here. I was just thinking and I've decided…that I'll go with you."
"Good." Randy smiled and let go of her, "Now let's go."
Kim nodded and followed Randy out of the forest. However, both were unaware of an upcoming danger to the Christmas holiday. Maybe if Kim had stayed, whatever that is about to take place wouldn't have happened.
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"Found anything?" Heidi asked for what felt like the hundredth time.
For an hour, she and Howard has been searching for any clue. Well Heidi has been searching. All Howard did was eat a sandwich while glancing through a shelf of scrolls. He didn't bother to put any effort to look for anything. But then again why should he when he hates Kim. However even his lazy eyes caught a blue glow from a box.
Howard reached out his hand and brought out the box. It had a vibrating feeling and its glow was too amazing that he couldn't take his eyes off it. Heidi looked away from her search and noticed Howard staring at the box. To her it was her brother fooling around again. But there was more to it than she realized.
"Howard!"
"What?" Howard perked back up. He shook his head and showed it Heidi, "Oh look what I found."
Heidi approached her little brother and held it, "Howard, we're supposed to be looking for clues. Not glowing boxes. Besides…" She let out a small shiver, "I have a strange bad feeling about it."
"Don't tell me what to do!" Howard yelled offensively and pulled the box back.
Heidi was drag a bit forward since she also held it. The girl didn't like his attitude and pulled the box back. It didn't take long for the two siblings to be fighting over the box. They kept pulling to their own side with a pull stronger than the other. They were unaware of a small evil laugh coming from the box as the green glow grew brighter.
Suddenly, as Heidi pulled back, the cover fell off. It seems like the world was in slow motion as both siblings watch it fall to the ground. Then the box began to vibrate harshly that Howard dropped it to the ground. It kept vibrating before the green light shot out and a mystical ancient being appeared in the air.
"Finally! I'm free!"
The mystical being was 12 feet tall with green skin. It had four eyes on each side of his head and elf like ears. He had saber teeth and green eyes that showed no pupils. The being wore nothing but a loin cloth which luckily hides his private parts.
Heidi crawled backwards to the wall. She couldn't take her eyes away from the creature, "What are you?"
The creature heard her and grinned at her, "I am the creature of the holiday. I was once a weak man but now the one that brings fear and destruction into the hearts of lives and now I live to destroy the star!"
"Yeah, we get that. But what the juice is your name?" Howard interrupted, clearly annoyed.
"Silence, human!" The ancient being growled. That was just enough to get Howard to be scared as he moved back. The creature then bellowed, "Elf-lash! I once tried to destroy Norrisville Christmas centuries ago. But I was captured unexpectedly in a magical box. However, thanks to you both…" He pointed at Heidi and Howard, "I am free to finally achieve that dream and become all supreme."
Once he finished, the creature flew right through the roof. Both Heidi and Howard watched him fly off before getting to their feet. They had to calm down a bit until they were sure to speak. But Howard spoke up, "Come on, Heidi. We have to warn Cunningham and Yamamoto. Elf-lash will ruin Christmas all thanks to you."
"Me!?" Heidi was shocked and angry, "It's also your fault, Howard!"
Howard waved his hand at her with his head away, "Sure, whatever. Blame me for YOUR mistake when we should be warning Cunningham."
"I did not…!" Heidi boiled up, but calmed down. Instead, she grabbed her brother by the wrist and ran off as fast as she could.
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The McChristmas amusement park was amazing. It had tons of rides, shows and many exciting things. Kids and adults flooded everywhere just to have fun. It also had a shop for selling weapon parts which had the gear for a certain anthropomorphic raccoon woman needed. She came right out of the store with a box of supplies and passed Randy and Kim as they walked by.
An hour had passed since both teens got there. So far, Randy's attempts to get Kim happy have failed. She just seems so depressed at it all. She never stared at the beauty of the decorations and the rides were awful to her.
"I've tried everything." Randy whispered sadly while he walked. Kim was a bit behind, but even she could hear him. Randy didn't know about it as he continued, "The rides didn't work and shopping was a big no." He shivered at the thought, "Just what can I do? This place just got to have something to cheer her up."
A tap on the shoulder shook Randy out of his thoughts. At first he thought it was Kim, but turned and found it was the anthropomorphic raccoon woman from before.
"I couldn't help hearing your depression and thought I should help out."
Randy gave her a skeptic look, "Um…how did you hear me?"
The raccoon woman didn't answer. Rather, she smiled and pointed at her ears. Randy nodded as he understood what she meant. Her ears must be more enhanced than the ordinary human since she was technically an animal mix with human features and intelligence.
Randy quickly accepted her help, "Yes you got it right. My friend has this problem with Christmas. I don't know what the juice it is, but I want to cheer her up."
"Hmmm. You could always ask her what she used to do on Christmas Eve. She might open up to that." The raccoon woman suggested.
Randy exclaimed and grinned, "That's it! I can't believe I never thought of that!" He ran off quickly, but came back to the lady, "Sorry, but what's your name?"
The lady smiled widely, "Call me K.C Cooper."
"Nice. I'm Randy Cunningham." Randy smiled and shook hands with her, "It was nice meeting you, but I got to go."
"Sure, Randy. I hope to see you again."
"Maybe you will."
After that, Randy sprinted off without a second to spare. It seems Kim had wandered off because when he had turned back, she was gone. He went about everywhere until he found her sitting at the gates of the amusement park.
Calmly, Randy came to her, "What are you doing here, Kim?"
Kim sighed sadly as she looked up at him, "Just trying to clear my thoughts. My meditation doesn't seem to work. I just want Christmas Eve to be over."
"Don't say that." Randy said and sat next to her, "I didn't think things through. I should have asked you what you used to do on Christmas Eve. I refuse to believe it was all wonk up since the day you were born."
Kim looked back at Randy and cracked a small smile. It was the first smile Randy had seen on her since that day, "Yeah, you're right. I used to like Christmas back in the time I came from. I loved the snow and would pick a rare flower that only blossom on the snow day for unknown reasons. The songs we had there were sweet and nice. But what I loved the most was skating and dancing on the frozen water. It made me feel…normal."
"Define normal." Randy cracked a smile.
Kim giggled, "Normal as in I felt free from the Ninja training. You're not the only one that likes to goof off from training."
"I wouldn't say I goof off." Randy said slyly.
Again, Kim giggled, "Yeah right."
Randy laughed as well and his smile grew. He got an idea and took Kim by the hand before leading her somewhere. All he told her was that he had a surprise for her. Kim wasn't sure of what the surprise was, but she felt excited. She trusted Randy to lead her safely and so he did. Finally, he let go off her and the blindfold he previously put on her.
Kim gasped happily at what she saw. It was a snow ring with people skating on the ice in much joy and happiness. This brought so much happy memories to Kim that she felt a tear come down her cheek. She didn't mind it at all.
"Randy, this is…Randy?" The Japanese girl had turned to face Randy, but didn't find him. She felt a bit sad that he suddenly left, until she felt someone tap her shoulder. She turned around and found it to be the purple haired teen.
"Sorry about that. I went to get you this." Randy said and held a flower to her.
Kim simply and grasped the flower to her chest. It had the same design and look as the rare flower she used to pick in her time. The young Japanese sensei didn't let go of it as she smiled at Randy, "Thank you! But where did you get it?"
"I went off as the Ninja and used comet sprint to look for any rare flowers in Norrisville. It turns out it was only one, so I hoped it was the one you talked about. They had the last ones found on display and I brought it for you."
"Aww!" Kim exclaimed and hugged Randy, "Thank you, Ninja. I love you."
"Huh?" Randy perked up a bit.
Kim didn't seem to notice what she said. If she had, she would have let go of him. Randy decided to push that thought away and hug her back. It didn't last though as the speakers suddenly came up and a familiar female voice of K.C Cooper spoke up.
"We're about to play a romantic song for couples. So, skaters, go get that special girl and enjoy each other's company."
Randy looked into Kim's eyes and so did the Japanese girl at his eyes. They had a silent moment of their own with no interruption as all they did was look at each other. An unknown magical feeling formed between the two, but they didn't mind it one bit.
"Kim…would you..." Randy began, but became nervous.
Kim touched his hand and smiled, "I would love to."
Randy smiled back and took her by the hand. Together, they got their own skating shoes and got into the ring. The music then increased as kids and adults began to skate with their love one. It was such a magical moment that even Randy and Kim found they were singing to the song.
*Music starts* (BASED OFF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THREE. Can I have this dance?)
Kim: Take my hand, take a breath. Pull me close and take one step. Keep your eyes locked on mine. And let the music be your guide.
Randy did all that and held Kim close to him. Soon both of them began to dance together, hands placed on appropriate places in a familiar certain couple dance. They also began to dance around each other.
Randy: Won't you promise me (Kim: Now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget.)
Randy & Kim: We'll keep dancing to keep dancing wherever we go next.
They kept moving to the flow of the music and finally let out a loud voice in chorus and togetherness.
Randy & Kim: It's like catching lightning, the chances of finding someone like you. It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do. And with every step together, we just keep on getting better.
Kim: Can I have this dance? (Randy: Can I have this dance?)
Kim & Randy: Can I have this dance?
As the two kept dancing, they felt entwined with each other. Some kind of bond formed between them and never wanted to let go. Of course, this didn't go unnoticed by K.C who had followed the two. She took charge of the DJ lights and made everything for them. She also made the colored headlights to flash on, centering mostly on Randy and Kim as they skate and danced.
Suddenly, the magic between them happened. A world of its own formed as they both felt alone in a design space similar to the Nomicon. They stood on a mountain.
Randy *Takes Kim's hand and pulls her softly to him*: Take my hand. I'll take the lead. And every turn will be safe with me *he spins her around* Don't be afraid, afraid to fall. You know I'll catch you through it all.
Slowly and gently, they held each other and began to pace around in a dance.
Randy: And you can't keep us apart. (Kim: Even a thousand miles can't keep us apart.)
Randy: 'Cause my heart is (Kim: cause my heart is)
Randy & Kim: wherever you are.
Scene changes into the 12th century on a frozen lake, Randy and Kim were dressed in Japanese Kimonos and get dances with each other. There were other couples that looked familiar to their friends, but neither cared. It was their fantasy dream moment as they eyes never left each other.
Randy & Kim: It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you. It's a one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do. And with every step together, we just keep on getting better.
Kim: So can I have this dance. (Randy: Can I have this dance)
Together: Can I have this dance.
Randy carries her in his arms and spins her around. Kim giggles as she enjoyed the moment in the air until Randy drops her down. Together, they continued to sing as Kim puts her hand on his shoulder and Randy followed her while they danced.
Oooooh no mountains too high enough, oceans too wide. 'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop. Let it rain, let it pour. What we have is worth fighting for. You know I believe, that we were meant to be.
Suddenly, every dancing couple on the ring began to sing as they were around the two. This surprised Kim and Randy, but then they smiled and kept dancing around as Randy led it.
Chorus: It's like catching lightning, the chances of finding someone like you
Kim: Like you!
Randy: It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do (Kim: Way we do)
Together: And with every step together, we just keep on getting better. So can I have this dance (Randy: Can I have this dance) Can I have this dance? Can I have this dance? Can I have this…dance.
Randy spins Kim around him. The Japanese girl smiled and both pulled to each other with their eyes locked on each other.
*Music ends*
The crowd that formed clapped and cheered for Randy and Kim's performance. Never had they seem such passion and love displayed in a dance right in front of them. It was almost like they were in love, not that Randy and Kim cared about the people's thoughts. They still had their hands and eyes locked on each other while panting from the dance.
K.C Cooper decided then to speak up, "That performance was totally great. But now it's time we head out to watch the McChristmas as its about to be light up in fifteen minutes with its magical gift from the ages. So get going and enjoy the show."
Everyone quickly dispatched quietly with little excited murmurs. Kim and Randy hadn't paid much attention to the announcement since they had each other. But then Randy noticed people leaving and finally let go of Kim. He flushed a bit as he realized what happened. Originally, Randy had done this to cheer Kim up, but now…something was coming up.
Kim puts down her hand and blushed. Her eyes drifted from Randy as she spoke up, "So um…Randy…there's something I want to tell you."
"Oh…um…what is it?" Randy flushed.
Kim opened her mouth to say it, but a loud familiar roar broke out. It soon came with people screaming in fear and panic. Kim became worried and ran off as fast as she could with Randy following from behind. The two came outside and went to the McChristmas tree that stood at the center of the whole amusement. When they got there, Kim gasped as she saw a giant she knew very well.
"Elf-Lash?! Impossible!"
Said creature grinned and turned back, "How do you know my name, girl?"
"I…uh." Kim could only mutter as she stepped back.
Elf-Lash grinned more at the show of fear and stepped forward. He was about to strike her down; if not that he got attacked.
"Ninja Rings!"
Two Ninja rings flew and hit Elf-Lash palm, causing him to cry out in pain and draw back his hand. The Ninja then appeared in a puff of red smoke.
"Smokebomb!"
Kim gave a sigh of relief. She almost got killed if not by the Ninja interference. But yet she should have been able to defend herself against the monster due to her master Ninja skills. Kim knew why she didn't move at all while she could have. Her mind had brought back old painful memories from the past that had a connection to Elf-Lash and Christmas. She hadn't let it go when she should have; hence her body froze in place.
The Ninja turned to her, "Kim, what the juice happened? You just froze there."
"I…I…" Kim tried to say well, but she couldn't. Rather, she ran off from the Ninja.
The Ninja wanted to follow her and find out, but a loud growl interrupted him. Quickly, he turned back and jumped to his right just in time to avoid two huge hands coming down on him. Elf-Lash had intended to surprise him, but instead hit the ground. He made huge cracks on the ground, not that he cared at all. He faced the Ninja and charged at him.
"Why aren't these things ever easy?" The Ninja muttered as he brought out two Ninja Sais. He tightened his grip on them and got into a sprinting stance, "Let's do this, monster face." Then he charged.
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Kim ran as fast as she could. She can't let the past happened again. If she stayed behind, the memory might become reality and cause Norrisville to have another miserable Christmas for years. That is why she ran away from the fight. Maybe Randy can handle the monster on his own. But deep within her she doubted it.
The boiling depression took full control of Kim. She couldn't take it anymore, so she ran behind some craters and fell on her knees. The young Japanese sense felt so weak and vulnerable. Her true senses were far clouded and needed to be lifted somehow. It was a good thing the Sorcerer had no way of using this against her. She wanted to cry her eyes out, but sudden footsteps took her attention. She looked up from the ground and saw Howard and Heidi running to her.
"Yamamoto, we got to warn you about something!" said Howard.
Kim glanced at the boy and then a certain direction. The two siblings turned to where she was facing and found the Ninja fighting Elf-Lash.
"Oh, you already know." Howard said.
Kim nodded and stood up, "And I know you two let him out of his box."
"How did you know?" Heidi asked.
"Because you just told me."
Howard growled and glared at his sister, "Way to go, Heidi. You just shoob us both. But then again, this is your entire fault."
"It's not my fault!"
"Shut up!" Kim snapped. Both siblings were shock at the outburst and became silent. This allowed Kim to think through everything. She gave a depressed sigh as she looked down, "I get Heidi was worried about my gloomy day and tried to look into the dojo for answers. But…if so…did it all mean that…what Randy and I did…was a lie?"
Heidi frowned. She never meant for this to happen. Her best friend now was deeply depressed and it might be worse than before. The ginger haired tried to give her a comforting hug, but Kim broke out of it. Shocked, Heidi could only stare at Kim as she brought out the Ninja mask. Her depression was replaced with hurt and anger.
"I have business to attend to." Kim informed them darkly and wore the mask. The usual red and black stripes came out of the mask and formed the Ninja suit. Her hair was placed into a pony tail and her eyes were the only thing visible to see.
Now the Kunoichi, Kim sprinted away from them and into the battle. Heidi watched her go until she snapped out of it and turned to Howard, "We got to help her. I don't care that she's mad at us."
"Right." Howard said sarcastically, "While you're doing that, I'm gonna try out those Mcfrozen ice cream." Like that, Howard ran off.
Heidi slapped her face and groaned. 'Why did I even bother?' she thought in her head.
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The Ninja back flipped just as Elf-Lash shot a green energy ball. It hit the ground he once stood and made a hole in its place. Elf-Lash growled through his teeth and threw both his hands to the ground which caused the ground to explode and send rocks at the Ninja. However, the Kunoichi landed right between him and the attack and threw her hands forward.
"Kunoichi wall of shield!"
Suddenly, the Kunoichi's hands glowed green and made a green shield to appear. The rock attack hit the shield, but made no damage to it. The Kunoichi held up long enough until it had passed away. Then she put the shield and looked at the Ninja. He seems unaware of the anger in her eyes as he stood up and held up his hand at her.
"Thanks for the save, Kunoichi." The Ninja said.
The Kunoichi glared at him and slapped his hand away, "Keep your words to yourself."
Shocked, the Ninja gasped as he stared at the Kunoichi. But she didn't seem to care of what she did as she sprinted way to face Elf-Lash before he attacked both of them. The Ninja shook his head to get over what happened, before asking the obvious question.
"What the juice just happen?"
At that particular moment, Heidi came running to him, "Ninja, Kim found out what happened."
The Ninja turned to face her, "Oh...that's bad."
A sudden roar took both of their attention to the fight. It turns out that Elf-Lash backhanded Kim as she leaped at him. The Kunoichi was sent flying into some Christmas decorations which cushioned her fall. The Ninja was just about to help when he saw her get up and jump at him again. Elf-Lash tried to grab her, but she did a front flip on his hand and kicked him right on the face.
"Wow…Kim is going all out." The Ninja awed a bit at the fast attack she did.
"Yeah, but do you think she needs our help?" Heidi asked.
The Ninja was about to reply when Elf-Lash shot energy blasts from his mouth. The Kunoichi jumped backwards and did two back flips to avoid the attack. Once she was distance away, she threw two electro balls at him. Elf-Lash screamed as the balls made contact on him. He became angry and shot another energy blast at the Kunoichi, but this time big.
The Kunoichi stood her ground and did a roundhouse kick. Both Randy and Heidi awed with mouths wide open as she destroyed the blast with one kick. They noticed that foot was glowing and realized it was another unknown Ninja move. Clearly, the Kunoichi was too upset to name out her attacks as she kept on fighting him.
"No, I think she's good." The Ninja answered Heidi's question, "But first we got to know what's really going on."
Heidi thought about it and let her eyes drift away. She noticed a nearby ride and snapped her fingers as she came up with an idea.
"I think I know how to give us some time."
Without saying anymore, Heidi ran off to the control booth of the ride. The Ninja followed right behind and asked, "What do you mean? This isn't the time for rides."
Heidi smirked, "Watch."
The ginger haired held the controls and made it to move. The ride was a huge metal pole with different booths that were held by metal grapplers. When Heidi moved it, the middle of the metal bent down and the carts moved very fast in motion.
The Ninja realized what she was doing, "Nice. Now let's score a big one."
"A big one?" Heidi glanced at him, "You couldn't think of a better one."
"I was out of wits."
Heidi giggled a bit and shook her head. She then turned her sight to the fight between Kim and Elf-Lash. The giant elf like creature seems to be winning. He forced the Kunoichi to keep moving back as he tried to hit her with his huge fists. Heidi waited at the right moment as her eyes stayed on the mystical creature. She had a specific spot to act, but that could only be done if the monster got to that spot.
Fortunately, when the Kunoichi took a leap back Elf-Lash followed and unknowingly stood at the spot. This gave Heidi the chance to send the ride to hit him. Elf-Lash got hit by a booth from the ride and was flung high up in the air and crashing somewhere else in the park. She stopped the function of the ride and exclaimed with an excited grin.
"Yes! That worked!"
"Wait, it wasn't gonna work?" The Ninja gave her a look.
Heidi smiled sheepishly and looked away, "More like 20 percent chances."
The Ninja would have replied to that but felt like it was best not to. Instead, he left the control booth and ran to the Kunoichi. Heidi followed right behind, though she stayed some distance. The Kunoichi still looked hurt as Heidi could see them in her eyes. The Ninja didn't seem bother to it since he cared so much for her.
"Are you okay, Kun?" The Ninja asked worriedly.
The Kunoichi panted a bit and glared at them, "I thought I am to handle this!"
"You can't do that!" The Ninja objected.
The Kunoichi was surprised at him. The Ninja had just raised his voice at his Ninja master. She didn't know if she should be ashamed, angry or just ignore him. But it didn't seem to have gotten to the Ninja as he continued, "I'm sorry for what Heidi, Howard and I did, but we only did it to help you. It's Christmas Eve, a time of joy, happiness and giving. Neither Heidi or I could stand you be gloomy during this festive time while we're happy."
The Kunoichi listened and sighed. She knew he was right, "You're right. I've shut you guys of what happened. I guess its best you know what happened that made me feel that way on Christmas."
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FLASHBACK: SOME YEARS AGO BEFORE THE SORCERER
Kim: Some years ago, before the Sorcerer came to be, Norrisville lived in peace. Then one day a gift from the heavens crashed landed just at the outskirts of the village.
A young shepherd watched his flocks at night. He and his numerous sheep were at peace until they noticed a stream of colorful light at the night skies. Alarmed, the shepherd ran and reported to his brothers. He later came with them and some elders who came to the crash site. Behold, they say a small meteorite at the size of a cow.
Kim: The 'gift from the heavens' was actually a meteorite. But unlike the ones mankind has faced, this one gave out...strange energy properties. The elders were scared of this and had it sealed away. Until one day, the shepherd stole it and brought it to a swordsmith.
It was a sunny day and the streets were quiet. The Shepherd had a satchel which had the stone in it. He had cut down the stone so it could fit into his bag and now was taking it with him somewhere. His destination was the home of Norrisville swordsmith. He has been friends with the dark skin swordsmith, so when he got there the swordsmith met him.
Strangely enough, the swordsmith looked almost like S. W Smith.
"What have you brought this time, boy?"
The shepherd brought out the stone and presented it to him.
Kim: The swordsmith was pleased with it. He thought he could use it to make a powerful sword, but the shepherd had other plans. He went into the training of the swordsmith for three months and learned how to curve stone materials into anything he wished. All through that he noticed the meteorite gave him blessings and peace. Once he was done, he curved the stone into a star, just at the season of Christmas.
One morning the people of ancient Norrisville went about their business. It didn't last though as everyone noticed the shepherd walking among them. They eyed him specifically and murmured among themselves of what happened. It wasn't his presence that caught their attention, but the star he held. The people began to follow him from behind until they got to the village square when something remarkable happened.
The star within his hands began to glow brightly. It took the people by surprise, but not the Shepherd. Some months ago, he had discovered its special powers and decided to use it to help Norrisville. His pure heart allowed him to tap to its power as he lifted it above his head. Then suddenly golden, purple, pink and blue colors flew out of it and flew over Norrisville.
Kim: No longer was it just a meteorite, it was a magical star. The shepherd let its magical properties to bless Norrisville and all its power. It granted them all their wishes and gratitude like any other. From that day onwards, the star was used every Christmas. However, something unexpected happened….
THREE YEARS LATER
A lone man stood in an alley. He eyed the people of Norrisville and saw how much they depended on the star. He didn't like it one bit. The star's powers has changed Norrisville, but not in the way he thought it would. A feeling of regret flowed in his heart. For long he has rejected its power, but by doing so he began to see how the people depended on it.
"That star must go. The people are blind for what Christmas means." The man said to himself.
A Christmas tree stood in the village square, the same place the Shepherd stood. On top of it was a magical glowing gold star. It granted much for the people of Norrisville and did it of its own. Then it heard the voice of the lone man and granted his wish.
Suddenly, the man began to grow in height. His skin became green and has four eyes on each side of his head. His ears became elf like ears while his teeth became saber teeth. The clothes he wore became a loin cloth.
Kim: By granting the man's wish, he became Elf-Lash. But something was wrong. His previous sight on the star has changed and now he hunger from this. It might have been because he had no control of the power he possessed. Hence, he lost control of himself and attacked Norrisville.
The people of Norrisville cried in panic as Elf-Lash rampaged through Norrisville. He destroyed carts, market stores and houses while on his path to the Christmas tree. A grin was on his face as he saw the destruction he caused. That however didn't last.
"Halt, monster!" Shouted a voice.
Looking up, Elf-Lash saw the Norisu Nine standing on some houses before him. Among them were the First Ninja and his seven brothers and sisters and Kim.
"Norisu Nine!" Elf-Lash sneered, "I shall take what's rightfully mine and nothing can stop me. Not even you!"
Suddenly, he shot out a stream of green fire from his mouth. The Norisu Nine jumped off the houses and engaged him in battle.
Kim: The Norisu Nine fought Elf-Lash and had him subdued. But his hunger for power made him a tough foe. I was with my brothers and sisters, battling him. But since I and some members were not that strong then we found it hard to beat him.
A young version of Kim charged at Elf-Lash. Her Ninja suit was not the one she wore in the future. It still had the red and black design, but the rest were different. Her mid-section was exposed, she wore a scarf around her wrist and her hair was in pigtails.
When Kim got to Elf-Lash, she threw her scarf at him. However, the monster caught it and snickered. He pulled Kim by the scarf and threw a hard punch at her. The unfortunate Kunoichi was sent flying into the tree.
"Kimiko!" The First Ninja cried out in panic.
Angered, he pulled out two swords from their covers and charged at Elf-Lash. He faced off Elf-Lash for a while, but eventually got knocked to the ground. He would have been finished off if another Kunoichi of the clan didn't come and air kick the monster by the face. That gave him the chance to get up and fight the monster along with his brothers and sister.
Meanwhile, Kim was within the tree. She had scratches and bruises on her suit and skin. The punch hurt and had knocked her into unconsciousness once she crashed into the tree. She finally came through when she woke up and let out a moan. She looked at her surroundings and realized she was in the tree. Hurt, she let out a pained moan. She had open wounds from crashing through the sharp parts of the tree.
Before she considered leaving, Kim felt a great power upon herself. Her wounds began to heal and her suit repaired itself. At first she became confused until she looked up and saw the star glowing from the start. It also gave her strength to go on.
Kim came up with a plan and began climbing to the top. She managed to get through the thick branches with ease and got to the top. Once she did, she picked up the star and raised it up in the air.
"Hey, Elf guy!" She called out to Elf-Lash.
The monster looked up and growled, "Call me Elf-Lash, bitch!"
"Don't call me a bitch!" Kim yelled angrily. She pointed the star at Elf-Lash and it shot a golden blast at him. It shaped into a giant hand and held him and suspended him off the ground.
"Let me go, you whore!"
Kim growled angrily at the name calling. It made her so angry that the star's power flowed on her. Her body had a gold aura while her eyes became red. Unknown to the girl, the energy also spread to the forest and a cherry blossom plant sprouted from the ground. That was something she won't know about until a few centuries later.
Back at Kim, she let the energy shot full blast at Elf-Lash. It wrapped all over the monster and sent an energy surge that blasted all some houses and stores away. The Norisu Nine got hit as well and lay in the debris of the houses. A dust cloud formed and died down to reveal a wooden box which now contained Elf-Lash.
Kim: I successfully contained Elf-Lash, but the result of using that much power had consequences.
Kim felt more power entering her body. It was getting too much for her as the aura became brighter and brighter. Even though it was daylight, she could be seen from miles away by the light. The power hurts so much that she screamed out in pain. Finally, it became too much and exploded with Kim holding it.
Such power of the explosion ripped right through Norrisville. It shook the ground of the village and leveled down 70% of the houses. People ran in fear as their whole village crashed down. Eventually everything calmed down and everyone came out of the rumbles and debris that was Norrisville. They all silently went to the village square and saw a giant hole at the center.
The Norisu Nine began to wake up and gasped at the damage. They rise up their feet and ran through the crowd of people to behold the giant hole. In it was Kim, who now lied in it with most of her Ninja suit shattered. Fortunate enough, the remains of her suit were hid some of her private parts and oddly enough her mask.
"The Kunoichi destroyed our home!" A man shouted from the crowd.
It didn't take long for everyone to shout out in anger. The Norisu Nine sensed a riot coming in and quickly ran to the unconscious girl. The first Ninja picked her up in his arms. He looked into her closed eyes and whispered, "It will be okay."
The people began to uproar against the Norisu Nine and charged at attack them. But one of them who is a Ninja threw down a smokebomb. It covered their escape, long enough for them to leave without being unnoticed. When it vaporized the people found they were gone.
Kim: After that day, Norrisville hated me. I ruined their precious Christmas even though it wasn't my fault. The villagers began to rebuild and this time made it back to how it was before. Apparently, the damage brought them close together to work and finish the work quicker. They still celebrated Christmas afterwards but it was never the same.
*FLASHBACK ENDS*
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Kim looked down to the ground with depressive eyes. Now her friends knew her ugly past of Christmas. It still hurts her till this day of what happened. Luckily it had been forgotten by the people for over centuries.
The Ninja heaved a sigh and puts his hand over her shoulder, "I get how wonk that is. I would feel the same way if everyone hated me."
"Not helping." Heidi gritted through a fake smile.
"Oh right." The Ninja said. He looked her in the eyes and his eyes flashed a white color. Then a voice unlike his came out from his mouth, "For long you have let that experience keep you from seeing the joy of Christmas eve."
"Brother?" Kim recognized the voice.
"Yes, it is I." The First Ninja said through the present Ninja, "I heard your cry from the spirit world and came into the body of young Randy Cunningham. You have let yourself be in the shadows instead of enjoying the times of Christmas Eve. The past is gone and it is you that determines your future. Everything has happened for good and bad reasons, but it doesn't mean we should let the bad sides of it keep us in the dark."
"How are you sure about that?"
"I'm very positive. Besides, a good outcome came from that and you know what that is." The First Ninja smirked and winked his eye.
Kim smiled back and nodded. Finally, she has let go of the past. The First Ninja knew this and left the Ninja's body. When the Ninja came back, he wobbled a bit with a small headache.
"What the juice just happened?" The Ninja asked while holding his head.
The Kunoichi smirked, "Something just happened. I'm finally over my past."
The Ninja didn't get all of that, but he did understand by the Kunoichi's smile that all was good. She sprinted right after the place Elf-Lash had landed and shouted back at the Ninja, "Come on, slow poke."
The Ninja glanced at Heidi and asked, "Did I miss something."
"Not much." Heidi smiled and kissed him on the cheek, "Now go stop that guy."
The Ninja was surprise by the kiss, but then shook his head. Just a few minutes has made things very confusing and yet pleasing for him. He ran off to catch up with the Kunoichi. When he got there, they found Elf-Lash getting up to his feet. Right behind him was the McChristmas tree and on top was the newly made mystical star.
"Yes!" Elf-Lash grinned, "I am so close to ultimate power. And it's all thanks to whoever that hit me with that machine."
The Ninja took a step forward and said determinedly, "This isn't over, Elf-Lash."
"Oh it is." Elf-lash replied.
Suddenly, the monster shot a blast of green flames. It didn't hit the Ninja, but it did make a wall of fire in front of them. The Kunoichi jumped right through the fire and sprinted at Elf-Lash. The monster brought out its claws and swung it at her, but missed. The Kunoichi dived right between his legs and jumped onto the tree. She held on to it and looked back at the Ninja, "Keep him occupied while I get the star."
"Are you sure about that?" The Ninja asked with a worried look, "You know what happened."
"Trust me, Ninja!" The Kunoichi said and began to climb up.
The Ninja nodded confidently. His suit began to change from black and red stripes to red and black stripes. His eyes became bloody red while his scarf became black. He now stood in his Ninja rage form.
"Ninja feedback!" He cried out and absorbed the fire wall.
Elf-Lash became wide eyed and ran to the McChristmas tree. He began climbing on to the top, clearly determined to get the star by all means. His weight caused the tree to come down to his side and almost threw the Kunoichi off. Luckily she hang on to it very well and kept climbing.
The Ninja moved his hands in circle and brought them close. When he did, a fireball formed between his hands.
"Ninja Tengu fireball!"
Just like that, the Ninja shot a fireball. It grew bigger and bigger until it was almost the size of Elf-Lash. It flew right through the air and hit the monster at the back, causing him to feel a huge amount of pain. He fell right to the ground, but not without pulling the tree with him. Before the Kunoichi could get the top, the star flew right off the top and began to fall.
"No!" The Kunoichi cried out and jumped to get it. She threw her scarf and caught it before landing on the ground, "Got it!"
The Ninja went to the Kunoichi and changed back to his normal suit, "So what now?"
"This." She smirked and shot a gold blast at the fallen Elf-Lash.
The blast of the star caused Elf-Lash to scream in pain. His body began to reduce to the size of a man. All the monster like features he had were gone and in his place was an old man. He was on his knees and wept bitterly.
The Kunoichi had sympathy and went to him, "It's okay now. You're finally free."
The old man looked up at her and smiled, "Thank you."
Finally, time caught up with him and he turned to dust. The wind then blew and took his remains away to the air and the unknown. As that was done, the Kunoichi turned to the Ninja and removed her mask.
The Ninja removed his mask and smiled, "That was an awesome trick. I'm surprised you're able to control it."
Kim smiled back and patted the star in her hand, "The star has many secrets. I was just too afraid of that awful day to learn them. It kind of has a mind of its own."
"Really?"
"Yes." She nodded, "Now to put this thing somewhere safe." She let go of the star and it disappeared out sight.
"Wait, where is it?" The Ninja was taken aback.
"Somewhere safe." Kim said. Then a thought came to her that made her feel uneasy, "We need to talk about something…about that dance."
"Oh…" Randy muttered, "Kim, I…"
"No need to say anything. I want us to both never say anything about that time, agreed?"
"Agreed." Randy frowned.
Kim rolled her eyes and kissed him right on the lips. Randy was taken aback that he froze in place while it all happened. Kim finally withdrew back and ran off without a single word, leaving the purple haired to himself.
"Wow." Randy first said as he blinked, "Kim just kissed me."
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(RIGHT NOW)
Randy smiled at the picture and sighed. Even though he and Kim never talked about the kiss, he never got it out of his mind. He admits to himself that he liked her more than he had expected. But now he was in love with his girlfriend Heidi Weinerman.
Suddenly, the school bell rang. Randy put the note into his backpack and ran off to get to class. A smile formed on his face as he ran through the halls. That was a memory he'll never forget.
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And that's done. I apologize for any given error that may be in this chapter. If you noticed, this chapter had a little reference to the bible and also TheCherryBlossomKunoichi's fanfiction. Unlike her story, I made a few alterations to the origin of the Kunoichi and the Cherry Blossom tree. The star also has its own importance for the origin of the Kunoichi and the Cherry Blossom tree. I don't think it will appear much in this sequel, but it will likely appear in the last installment of the series which might be called Randy Cunningham: The Endgame.
Now to the part I wish to say about Iron Ninja 3's OC. I have decided to remove his character off from this story and rewrite or delete all involvement with his OC. I am doing this because I have discovered that the author has been annoying and threatening some of my friends on fanfiction. My first friend told me she was threatened by him to reveal her real name and the other told me the same thing, except he's been bugging her to add his OC and other things. He has also been using their name
I can't continue to use M in my story anymore. I don't tolerate bullying or relate with anyone that is a bully. I also urge anyone that knows him to please PM me about and tell me what you know about him. I will also delete the sneak peek I wrote long ago since it has his character.
Now for the review replies
REVIEWS
TheCherryBlossomKunoichi: I'm so glad you loved the last chapter. Your continuous support for this story has made this story very fun. I sure hope you like this chapter.
Dork Asian: Thanks. I apologize for the wrong description. I'll make it right now that you've shown it to me.
SariSpy56: Thank you :D
TheFanGirl11: Thanks :D I sure hope this chapter was good for you.
XD: Okay. Thanks
delphigirl689: I'm happy you like this story. I'm also into that pairing too and also into the one in this chapter. I've also watched High School Musical and now used one of their songs into this story. Hopefully you enjoyed it.
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That's all for now. Pls tell me what you think of this chapter. Have a Happy New Year! :D
