Chapter 10: A Strained Friendship!
Disclaimer: I do not own OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes or anything related to it. It's rightfully owed by its respective owners and company
AN: Hey you guys, I hope you all had a happy and safe Halloween! I know I did. Took my little nephews and nieces out trick or treating. Overall was a good time. What did you guys do? Tell me in a review. Anyways you all have a lot of interesting suggestions for bounty hunters. Now most will show up eventually but I would like to focus on a couple of episode based chapters. Like we're captured, face your fears, the prom and TKO. All of which I know you're all dying to see. So don't worry. OCs will be introduced as well soon enough. Oh and the people who guessed the Vreedle brothers from Ben 10. You were correct and you all get a cookie… a bland and tasteless raisin cookie! Muwhaha! Anyways I still need suggestions for pairings and if you don't have one just tell me what you prefer not to see. Ok, with that out of the way… ON WITH THE CHAPTER! Enjoy!
"Can I, help you?" Enid asked as she couldn't help but give the two brothers a very odd look.
"If you would be so kind ma'am. Me and my brother here our looking for a specific someone who works at this fine establishment. You wouldn't happen to know fella named… KO would you?" Octagon asked as he brought out a small data pad. "Because we are here to… to deliver him a very special delivery."
Enid didn't like how he phrased that last part. It sounded very sketchy. She didn't know what to do because these guys looked like they mean business.
"Um… yeah I know him. But uh you just missed him. Yeah sorry." Enid tried to say in calm tone. "He said he'd be gone for a while. Yeah like a very long while. Sorry."
"Oh… our bad miss." Rhomboid apologized taking his hat off. "Sorry to bother you, let's go Octagon."
"Now hold on there Rhomboid." Octagon called out as he stopped his brother from leaving. "You wouldn't be lying to us… would ya?"
Before Enid could say anything. Someone came out of the back, who really shouldn't have done that.
"Hey Enid! I took out the trash!" KO happily yelled out as he merrily came walking in. He then noticed the two alien brothers, and completely ignoring they're guns. "Oh! Customers! Hiya, my name is KO! How can we help you!"
As soon as he said that, Enid face palmed herself while the two brothers pointed there large guns at KO! Who knew at the very moment… he probably messed up.
"Uh oh!"
"Blast him Boid!" Octagon yelled out as he was about to pull the trigger if his blaster!
Unfortunately all he got was a swift spin kick to the face that sent him crashing into his brother! Who fell back in return!
"You not doing anything!" Enid yelled out as she jumped over the counter and got in between KO the two aliens. Both of who didn't look to happy at all.
"Boid, this lady has painfully set us on our backsides." Octagon growled out angrily as his brother helped him up. "What do you think we should do about that?"
"Well Octagon, I think she needs some aggressive blowing up." Rhomboid answered in his usual dumb tone before aiming his big blaster at Enid. "Say goodbye nice cashier lady."
But just as Rhomboid was about to pull the trigger, he was interrupted just like his brother when punched by a blue fire punch! That belonged to KO! However KO still didn't have very good control over his strength still. So he accidentally sent himself and Rhomboid crashing out the window!
"SORRY!" KO apologized loudly!
"Dang it KO!" Enid exclaimed as she face palm herself again. She quickly stopped however when Octagon began to fire his blaster at her! Luckily she was able to dodge the blasts until she got safety behind some cover! But that didn't stop Octagon from stop shooting! "Oh come! First robots now trigger happy hillbilly aliens!"
"Now miss I do believe you have offended me and my brother!" Octagon yelled out as he kept on shooting up the Bodega! "Ain't that right Boid?"
"Yep, you done hurt my disturbed fragile feelings." Rhomboid simply stated as he started get up off the ground which KO did as well. "Octagon, I'll handle this little fella. Can you please blast that mean lady up."
"Can do Boid!" Octagon said with a smile as he didn't stop shooting.
But that all stopped when a big bulky figure appeared out of nowhere punched Octagon out of the store with a loud crash! Which caused him to crash into his brother again that sent both of them tumbling onto the parking lot asphalt!
Both Enid and KO were shocked by this, but they were more shocked to see who delivered the punch!
"Why can't my Bodega stay in one piece at least for a week? Tell me why?" Mr. Gar asked as his shades gave a light shine. He then cracked his knuckles as he walked out of his store and onto the parking lot. "Robot teenagers I can handle. Because they don't know better and they're dad is kind of a butt head. But having some hick aliens shoot up my store is going too far!"
All the yelling, crashing and blaster fire quickly got passers-bys, shoppers and fellow store owners attention. Some thought it was another Boxman attack and went on like it was nothing. However those who saw what was happening didn't.
"Whoa! Are we getting attack by real people!?" Brandon exclaimed as he and his friend A Real Magic Skeleton came running out. The latter there to only see what all the noise was about. While Brandon just wanted to record it if serious. Which it was. But Brandon thought otherwise because of two things. "Oh man Mr. Gar and KO are going to wreck those dudes!"
Ever since the attack on the Plaza a week ago. A lot of people had gotten to thinking that they would have nothing to worry about anymore. Because not only did they have Mr. Gar and Carol. Both of whom are Ex P.O.I.N.T members. But also because they now had KO! Who was probably as strong as Mr. Gar now.
As soon as the words KO were yelled. Many people dropped what they were doing and headed off to see what the commotion was. And when they saw what was going on, many started to cheer?!
"Go get them KO!"
"You can do it!"
"Teach those guys a lesson KO!"
"Go get them cutie!"
A few made KO blush when he heard those ones and saw how they looked at him. He just ignored those ones and gave a nervous wave and smile. Which only got more cheering.
"Um, Octagon. Who's that?" Rhomboid asked as he pointed towards Mr. Gar who crossed his arms as he glared at the two brothers. "Because I reckon he's a lot tougher than us."
"Well Boid, I do believe that fella is the famous retired El-Bow. You know from that team Ma and Pa were always tussling with back in the day." Octagon explained as he picked up his blaster. "And I reckon we had done miscalculated our chances of wining this here skirmish. Fortunately our chances are a whole lot better since we brought our little brother. Ain't that right Boid?"
"Shoot I do believe you are right Octagon." Rhomboid smugly said with a smirk. He then let out a very loud whistle! "Oh Pretty Boy! We got ya some new friends to play with!"
Soon out of nowhere a big bulky figure came jumping and landed right in front of Mr. Gar and KO with a loud crash!
"Ladies and gents, I like to introduce you to one of our baby brothers. Say hello to Pretty Boy."
Pretty was big, bigger than Rhomboid and Mr. Gar! He looked about the same as his brothers. The only thing different were his clothes. He had blonde hair that was cut to look like a young school boy's. His clothes were a black shirt with big yellow ribbon on it, red round hats and red pants.
"Well… he's a big one." Mr. Gar simply huffed out as he pushed his shades up a bit. "So this is your "baby brother" eh?"
While Mr. Gar didn't seem to have a care in the world. KO could only look at the giant in front of them with a fearful expression. It only got worse when Pretty Boy smiled. Which made KO gulp nervously.
"Pretty Boy, I do believe that big fella wants to play. Why don't you play with so we can have a conversation with that little fella." Octagon suggested with a smug smile. Something Rhomboid shared. "Get em."
And Pretty Boy did just that. Or at least tried to. All he got though was a powerful right hook from Mr. Gar.
What happened next shocked everyone. Including Mr. Gar.
Pretty Boy shockingly stopped Mr. Gar's fist with the palm of his hand! Which caused a mini shock wave that blew away most of the clouds and scared most of the animals! This got a gasp of shock from most of the onlookers who saw this.
"That's… new." Mr. Gar said in a surprised tone.
Pretty Boy only smiled as he was about to attack. But he stopped when a blue fire ball hit him! That came from KO! The surprise attack made him let go of Mr. Gar who backed away with a dash.
"Hmm, KO I'll handle this big guy. You in the meantime handle those two hicks." Mr. Gar ordered as he cracked his knuckles once more.
Before KO could say a word Mr. Gar quickly jumped into action! With a mean dash he gave a powerful elbow attack on the big alien. Who amazingly blocked it! Pretty Boy then gave Gar a large and bone crushing bear hug!
"Oh crap!" Mr. Gar exclaimed loudly as he tried to break free from the bear hug! Unfortunately he couldn't do it because the large alien gave giant leap and headed to the forest! "Don't worry! I got this!"
KO could only look on at shock as Mr. Gar was taken away by the huge alien. He soon shook off his shock to dodge incoming blaster fire!
"Ya should worry about yourself rather your friend!" Octagon smugly suggested as he and his brother opened fire on KO! "Because you're in deep water boy!"
"Crap, crap, crap, crap!" KO yelled out as he tired his best to dodge all the blaster fire coming his way! "Why are you trying to kill me!?"
After hearing that Rhomboid surprisingly stopped shooting!
"Um yeah, why are we trying to blast this little fella Octagon?" Rhomboid innocently asked while looking very confused and a little stupid. "I mean he seems nice enough. Apart from you know punching me in the face and all. And while I like blowing stuff up. I still have morals… I think?"
Octagon only sighed as he also stopped shooting!
"Boid, you remember the conversation we had on the drive here right?" Octagon asked as he glared up at his dimwitted kid brother.
"Uh… no." Rhomboid answered back. Which made Octagon face palm himself very hard. "Are ya mad Octagon?"
"No Boid, I'm just… annoyed is all." Octagon answered with a large sigh.
Seeing that they were distracted, KO began to ponder if he should attack or not. Thankfully he didn't have to wait long because Enid came out of nowhere and kicked Rhomboid in the face that sent him flying!
Octagon was about to attack in retaliation, but a purple laser beam hit him that sent him flying like his brother!
"Great, I never thought I see this guys again."
KO quickly turned around to see Rad walking towards him. His right index finger appeared to be smoking a little.
"Rad! Enid!" KO exclaimed in surprise and excitement.
"You didn't think we were going to let you have all the fun!" Enid stated with a smile as she appeared next to both Rad and KO. She then turned to Rad with a questionable gaze. "You know these guys?"
"Unfortunately I do." Rad answered as he glared at the two aliens getting off the ground. The anger clearly heard in his voice. "These guys are the "famous" Vreedle Brothers. They're part of a family of no good outlaws. Who caused a lot of trouble back on my planet. Which caused my parents move here when I was still little."
"Ya hear that Octagon! We're famous!" Rhomboid happily said with a smile as he helped up his brother yet again off the ground. "Boy Ma would be proud of us!"
"Actually Boid, I think we be called infamous rather than famous." Octagon corrected his dimwitted brother. "And I do believe the odds aren't in our favor yet again Boid."
"Yep." Was all Rhomboid said before he took aim at KO again. "Do we keep fighting Octagon?"
Immediately Rad and Enid went on guard! KO however did something unexpected. He casually walked up to Octagon and Rhomboid like nothing bad was going to happen. What he did next shocked everyone.
"Um, is there a chance you guys can leave peacefully?" KO asked innocently in a calm and polite manner that the Vreedles weren't used to. "Because we just got done cleaning and repairing everything. Is there a chance we can end this this peacefully?"
Enid, Rad and the many onlookers were shocked. But before anyone could say a word. Octagon beat them to it.
"Well, um… we be only here to collect a bounty on you. So, guess all you have to do is come with us and we'll leave here all peaceful like." Octagon explained placing his blaster aimed at the ground. "Ain't that right Boid."
"Yep."
KO of course was shocked like everyone else when he heard this. A bounty? On him of all people? Who would do that? And why? Before KO could think about this matter over some more. The large unconscious body of Pretty Boy hit both Vreedle brothers and seemed to make them hit the ground yet again! However this time it didn't look like they were going to get up. It seemed that hit knocked them out and they weren't going anywhere with their large brother laying on top of them.
"Man, he did not want to go down."
Everyone looked to see Mr. Gar limping towards KO and the others. He looked worst for wear. But he was still standing. His pants were a bit rip and he had a few cuts and bruises.
"Geez, are you alright boss?" Rad asked as Mr. Gar walked passed then and headed towards the Vreedle brothers. "Because you don't look too good."
"Bah! I'm fine. Just got a little winded is all." Mr. Gar stated proudly with a smile. That made everyone sweat drop. All except KO who looked at Mr. Gar with star in his eyes. "Now, how about you help me tie these guys up! I'll call someone to get these numbskulls."
A Hour Later
After that eventful "fight". If you can even call it that. KO, Rad and Enid helped Mr. Gar tie up the Vreedles up. Who were still unconscious and tied up in the back of the Bodega. It took both KO and Mr. Gar to carry the three brothers into the back. Rad would have helped but sadly his levitation beam wasn't strong enough. Enid of course didn't bother since KO and Gar had everything covered.
The only problem they had after that was KO's fans and admirers swarming them. Either to congratulate him, ask for a autograph or a date. Something that made the poor kid light up like a Christmas tree. Thankfully Mr. Gar and Enid shooed them all away.
Now all they had to do was wait for someone to come and pick the Vreedles up. Probably someone from the Plumbers, P.O.I.N.T or any other of the superhero teams or organizations.
While Mr. Gar was doing that. KO and Rad were ordered to watch over the Vreedles. Something both opposed but a glare from their boss made them shut up. Meanwhile Enid was to man the cash register as always.
So it was just KO and Rad. Alone in the back room watching over three alien outlaws.
KO was sitting on a large box while Rad was picking his nose while leaning on a chair. After getting a bugger he flicked it at the still knocked out Octagon. Which made KO frown a little.
"Now that's just mean." KO said as he shook his head at Rad's actions. "They're beat and unconscious. You don't have to treat them like that."
Radicles scoffed a little as he crossed his arms and looked away from KO with a scowl.
"Who asked you?" Rad harshly asked which surprised KO. "These guys deserve a lot worse than what you and Mr. Gar gave them. Stinking Vreedles."
Alright now KO just about had enough of Rad's attitude.
"OK, what's up with you Rad? Ever since I got back you've been nothing but a jerk." KO said as he hopped off the box and landed on the ground. "More than usual too."
The scowl on Rad's face got deeper.
"Oh really? Well forgive me oh great hero of plaza! We all can't be great shining examples of heroism and justice." Rad retorted harshly as he got up from his chair. He then walked up to KO and shockingly got up to his face. "Man, ever since you got bigger you think you can just look down upon everyone. Especially me! And people still like you for it too!"
KO was shocked by this. But to be fair he was more angry. It only got worse when he heard a familiar voice talking to him.
'Who does this meat head think he is? You saved his life and have been nothing but a friend to him. Even when he was a complete jerk!'
'He's been the one looking down on everyone. On you!'
"I haven't been looking down at anyone. If anyone has it's you!" KO uncharacteristically shot back at Rad. Who was shocked. "Ever since I started working here you've been nothing but a complete jerk. You think you're a god compared to everyone else and think you know everything! Well let me break something to you, you aren't as strong as you think and you don't know everything!"
"Just because I got bigger and a bit stronger you automatically think I look down on you! But I don't! You think I wanted this!?" KO asked loudly as he gestured to his whole body. "I can't go to school! Most of my friends hardly recognized me! And the other half think I'm a some sort of all mighty superhero! But I'm not!."
Rad could only listen as KO started to tear up a little.
"I didn't ask for this!" Was all KO could say as he gritted his teeth and clench his fists. "I wanted to be was a hero! I wanted to be like you, Enid, Mr. Gar and my mom but not like this! Ever since I got bigger things have just gotten more hard and confusing! And I don't know what to do!"
KO then did something unexpected and shocking, with a loud yell he punched Rad right in the face!
It didn't knock him to the ground but it still hurt and caught his of guard. Rad didn't know what to do. He didn't want to attack KO. But he didn't want to get punched again. Thankfully he didn't have to worry about that. Because KO quickly ran out of the room like a flash.
"KO WAIT!" Rad called out as he was about to run after him. But he suddenly felt a hand touch his shoulder making him stop. He turned around to see Mr. Gar. Who had a stone like expression. "M-Mr. Gar!"
"I think you've done enough Radicles." Mr. Gar softy said in a serious manner. "Give him some space."
"But-"
"But nothing." Mr. Gar harshly said cutting off Rad. "KO is going through a lot. I'll either send Enid to check on him or go myself later. I think you've done enough."
Rad soon hung his head in shame. Not only did he hurt his best bud but he also disappointed Mr. Gar. A man he held in high regards. With a small nod Rad went back to his chair. Mr. Gar could only sigh and shake his head.
'That boy still has a lot too learn. But he means well… most of the time anyways.' Mr. Gar thought as he brought his attention the back door where KO ran off through. 'I hope you know that too KO.'
With KO
KO didn't know where he was going. And he didn't care. He just ran. He ran deep into the back dense forest. Tears still fresh falling down his cheeks. The voice still talking to him.
'Who does that guy think he is!? You should have given him more than a punch!'
"Shut up…"
'Why? You know you wanted to! I know everything about you. Your fears, dreams… and your desires. Oh yes, I know those better than anyone.'
"Shut up."
'You can lie to yourself all you want. But I know you. I see the way you look at Enid. Remember her flawless skin, her beautiful violet hair… and those legs. You can't lie to me.'
"I said shut up!"
'I know who you are KO! YOU CAN'T LIE TO ME! STOP BEING WEAK AND BE A MAN! GO BACK TO THAT PLAZA AND MAKE THAT ALIEN FILTH PAY FOR DISRESPECTING YOU! AND THEN TELL ENID HOW YOU FEEL! STOP BEING WEAK AND DO IT!"
"I said…SHUT UP!" KO yelled out in the air as he stopped running.
Sweat was pouring down his face as he dropped down to his knees. A eerie faint foul purple started to form around him. But it soon went away like smoke.
"What's wrong with me?" KO asked himself in a whisper.
He then took a look around and saw that he was in a clearing surrounded by trees. If he had to guess, he was pretty far from the Bodega. Unfortunately… he wasn't alone.
Out of nowhere a small throwing knife was thrown at KO! Who barely rolled out of the way in time! He then got into his fighting stance and began to look for his attacker.
"Who's there!?" KO yelled out as he saw something in the trees hiding. "I'm having a really, really, really bad day. So messing with me right now isn't such a good idea!"
"Oh sorry about that babe." A smooth and robotic voice said. And soon the thing that was hiding in the trees jumped out of them and landed right in front of KO a few feet away. "But I'm here to collect that a groovy bounty on your little head kiddo."
The person KO wasn't really a person but yet another robot. But this time it wasn't one of Boxman's. This robot was tall and thin with teal eyes. He wore a black straw hat, orange scarf, red high-heel boots, a long purple coat with red interior, and with a large black belt. And he was armed with a large sword that looked like a scimitar. He also had a large knife strapped on his chest that was holstered.
"What is up kiddo! You know who I am? Be-bee-ba-boo-bo-da... Scaramouche the Merciless! The Pied-Piper of Ruination, the Crooner of Carnage, the Ambassador of Annihilation, the Eradicator of All, baby! I'm the Villain Guild's top assassin babe! And I'm here to kill you!"
To Be Continued
AN: Man KO is not having a good day. First he forgets to get his mom a gift, then he gets shot at by the Vreedles. He then gets into a fight with his best bud, after that he has to deal with TKO and now he has to deal with a robot assassin! Who looks like he means business. What will KO do? Will he survive this coming battle? Will he and Rad make up? Find out next time in the next chapter! Which will be out in a few weeks! Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter! Sorry if it there were any mistakes or typos. Also if it was short and didn't enough action. But I promise to do better next time. Do you guys know who's after KO now? If so tell me in a review. If you guys have suggestions for the story, pairings or enemies than tell me in review or PM me! See ya!